Long-waited Air Force 'laser weapon' in danger of being scrapped: report

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The Air Force's Airborne High Energy Laser, or AHEL, will not be used on the AC-130J gunship after the weapon missed a flight test window that would have allowed its use.

A long-anticipated high-energy laser weapon will no longer be an option for Air Force special operations gunships after 'technical challenges' forced leaders to scrap at least one idea for its use.

The Air Force did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment.

 

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