The Airborne Laser (ABL) will locate and track missiles in the boost phase of their flight, then accurately point and fire the high-energy laser, destroying enemy missiles near their launch areas.
USAF Airborne Laser (ABL)
Anonymous
@ 2006-04-09 14:36:48
Notice the word "will" in the description. Future tense. As in when and if they work all the bugs out.