Laser development has progressed to the point that the U.S. Military is once again investing in airborne high powered laser systems. This time, however, unlike NG’s last Airborne Laser system, these systems would be on smaller jet fighters.
Northrop Grumman was recently awarded a $39 million contract to build the beam control system for a laser countermeasure system.
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