Sabers of light: new laser weapons breathe life into an old Star Wars plan for missile defense

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New space laser weapons are available for US military missile defense. The YAL-1 Airborne Laser which is capable of shooting down missiles launched on air. The Mid Infrared Advanced Chemical Laser can ruin enemy satellites. The Alpha LAMP Integration system is another chemical space laser.

Product information, Military aspects, United States. Army, Lasers, Weapons industry, Weapons systems, Laser guided weapons, Laser-guided weapons

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The dicey art of extreme rescue

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The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program trains swimmers who are often the only hope of shipwrecked mariners. In Alaska, they must also rescuing lost hunters and sick villagers. The article discusses the technology used in rescues including Jayhawk helicopters, and accounts practice rescues.

Personnel administration, Training, Technology application, Rescue work, United States. Coast Guard

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Dawn of the airborne laser

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A new laser system is being developed by Lockheed Martin Space Systems (Sunnyvale, CA) that will be used to target and destroy ballistic missles. The massive laser is outfitted on the nose of a 747. The system and its usage are described.

Product development, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Lasers for Military Applicatns, Usage, Cover Story, Satellite industry, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. (Denver, Colorado)

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