Airborne Laser (ABL) : Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Provides overview of the airborne laser (ABL) anti-missile system, and examines current status of the ABL program and funding. Addresses issues for Congress, including technology and program challe...

Provides overview of the airborne laser (ABL) anti-missile system, and examines current status of the ABL program and funding. Addresses issues for Congress, including technology and program challenges, the concept of operations, industrial base issues, lethality test and contingency capability issues, and alternatives to ABL.

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