RE: SMLs

Thought this would be of interest:

Janes Defence News 24 June 1998, excerpt:

"Laser success for USAF
The US Air Force (USAF) has conducted the first successful test of the
high-energy laser module for its YAL-1A Airborne Laser programme. The
system is designed to shoot down theatre ballistic missiles from the
nose
of a Boeing 747-400F."