Posted on 07/31/2007 6:40:28 PM PDT by RDTF
This latest test demonstrates ABL's ability to use both its illuminator lasers to track a simulated target, compensate for atmospheric disturbances, and complete the engagement sequence by simultaneously propagating a surrogate high energy laser to the target aircraft.
This latest test, conducted on 24 July, demonstrates ABL's ability to use both it's illuminator lasers to track a simulated target, compensate for atmospheric disturbances, and to complete to engagement sequence by simultaneously propagating a surrogating a surrogate high energy laser to the target.
(Excerpt) Read more at mda.mil ...
This seems to be a “ballance of power” type of weapon.
Imagine a predator with such a weapon that can take out individuals.
Tanks useless
Troops burned
Enemies forced into bunkers where there are isolated, contained, and targeted for bunker busters.
Thank you Ronald Reagan, Edward Teller and Duncan Hunter!!
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