Nuke driven x-ray laser interception systems (maybe in the year 3000)
Not to worry, the modern Chemical Oxygen Iodine laser systems are the real deal. (hard problem as opposed to friggin buck rogers impossible)
Laser injures Delta pilot's eye
By Bill Gertz
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20040928-111356-3924r.htm