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Friday, February 20, 2009

Northrop Grumman-Built Laser Demonstrates Long-Duration, Lethal Lasing Onboard Airborne Laser Aircraft

Northrop Grumman CorporationThe high-energy laser built by Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully fired multiple long-duration blasts onboard the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Airborne Laser (ABL) during intensive ground tests concluded Feb. 12.

Lasting up to three seconds each, the lethal-power firings were conducted to 'tune' the megawatt-class laser by adjusting and balancing the mixture of chemicals that fuel its engine for peak operating efficiency.

These settings can now be used for future testing, including the planned shoot down of a ballistic missile later this year.

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