Airborne Laser project achieves development milestones
A modified Boeing 747-400F is used to test airborne laser. Photo: Boeing.com
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September 5, 2007 Successful testing of an aircraft mounted laser weapon system has been carried out by the US missile defense agency and industry partnership team at Edwards Air Force base in California. The Airborne Laser (ABL) team has demonstrated the ability to point and focus the Lockheed Martin developed Beam control/Fire control system on an airborne target.
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