US airborne laser plan faces congressional critique over feasibility
The Clinton administration pursues an $11 billion fleet of Boeing 747s with lasers intended to destroy missiles before launch. Critics say atmospheric turbulence could prevent the five-feet-wide beam from reaching its target, undermining the program's effectiveness.
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