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Airborne Laser Unit Fires Long-Duration Beams In Testing

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Monday, February 23rd, 2009

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The Airborne Laser (ABL) missile defense system scored another advance, this time in its high-powered laser that can kill enemy missiles. That high-energy laser fired multiple long-duration blasts during intensive ground tests, according to Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC], builder of the laser system. ABL consists of a highly modified 747-400 jumbo jet aircraft by prime contractor The Boeing Co. [BA], which also provides the battle management system, along with the Northrop laser system and a beam control/fire control system by…

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