On August 13, 2008, Boeing announced the successful completion of the first ground test of its complete Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) weapons system.Boeing: News Release: Boeing Tests...Advanced Tactical Laser Aircraft (August 13, 2008)
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"By firing the laser through the beam control system for the first time, the ATL team has begun to demonstrate the functionality of the entire weapon system integrated aboard the aircraft. This is a major step toward providing the ultra-precision engagement capability that the warfighter needs to dramatically reduce collateral damage."—Scott Fancher, Boeing Missile Defense Systems vice president and general managerBoeing: News Release: Boeing Tests...Advanced Tactical Laser Aircraft (August 13, 2008)
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The ATL weapon consists of a high-energy laser mounted on a C-130H aircraftGlobal Security: Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL)
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The ATL is being developed for use by the U.S. Department of Defense
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