Demonstration milestone for Solid State Laser program

Northrop Grumman's JHPSSL

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March 18, 2008 Military laser systems are approaching battlefield readiness with Northrop Grumman having successfully demonstrated the performance of a laser chain, a key component of the Joint High-Powered Solid State Laser.

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Vesta II compact high-energy laser from Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman delivers compact high-energy laser to USAF

Solid-State Laser to be developed by the military

Northrop Grumman has produced a 105 kilowatt (kW) light ray from an electric laser

Miltary grade 100 Kilowatt Solid-State Laser produced

Air Borne Laser project
Image: Lockheed Martin

Laser modules installed on Airborne Laser prototype aircraft

Airborne Laser
Photo: USAF Photo by Jim Shryne

Airborne Laser completes activation tests

Airborne Laser
Photo Credit: USAF photo by Jim Shryne

Airborne Laser starts on-board firing tests