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To: sonofstrangelove
What happen to this (M-THEL) Technology Demonstration Program?

The fixed-site version Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL) THEL, was developed by TRW Inc. under a $89 million contract. During several tests in the USA, the system has shot down 25 Katyusha rockets, but has not been deployed.

Click http://www.defense-update.com/directory/THEL.htm

4 posted on 04/02/2010 11:02:03 PM PDT by hamboy
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To: hamboy

It was discontinued. But there are still voices who still support it


5 posted on 04/02/2010 11:04:49 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld ("I have learned to use the word "impossible" with the greatest caution."-Dr.Wernher Von Braun)
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