The Wall of Fire
The Wall of Fire is the next generation defense system that can destroy high speed missiles. Lockheed Martin is using a 747 as a host for the system. If all goes as planned then the United States will be a little safer. Some critics though are skeptical about weather the system can really work.
Lockheed Martin and Boeing are working together on the optics for the prototype ABL (Airborne Laser). The ABL system and the 747 are at Edwards Air Force Base for test fitting of the laser. Although this 747 is just for testing, another plane will be used when testing is completed.…
