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Strategic Weapons: November 13, 2000

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The Air Force reports that tests have shown that its Airborne Laser will actually work. The ABL mounts a huge laser in a ball turret on the nose of the 747 aircraft. The key technology is a system to modulate the beam to eliminate atmospheric effects and extend the range. --Stephen V Cole

 

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