The U.S.'s New 1,000 Satellite Anti-Nuke Defense System

[darthseinfeld]

Sounds great but in reality this just creates another arms race.

If we build a system that is capable of knocking out all incoming nuclear threats, our adversaries will see this as an offensive threat. If they can't attack us successfully, then we can attack them without concern for a counter attack. Mutually Assured Destruction is broken, and, our adversaries will immediately begin developing weapons systems to defeat the iron dome, if that's what it is called.

The next step in this process would be to develop intelligent delivery systems. China is supposedly already developing a system to put missiles in orbit which can "lurk" in space for years until they are activated for attack. The missiles would then use AI to identify targets and defeat defense systems.

And of course, China and Russia both already have anti-satellite missile systems capable of destroying US military satellites in orbit.

Technology advancements make weapons more effective, but that same technology makes counter-weaponry more effective too.

I suppose the argument is, we have no choice. Russia is developing, and supposedly has already deployed, hypersonic missiles. China has made advances too. Until we solve our geopolitical problems I suppose an arms race is the only option we have.

Isnt that pretty much what sunk SDI

 

[rags747]

Isnt that pretty much what sunk SDI

Was a good ruse to get our Eastern European friends to spend lots and lots of capital on something that we really could not afford either.

 

[sbark]

I’d venture laser intercepting tech buried in there, or soon will be

China will have it after they steal the tech, or its given to them

 

[nobody]

I wonder how large the Ozone hole was one thousand years ago, how about the daze of the Romans!

Since they didn't have Aquanet hairspray and millions of teen girls that used a can of it daily (like the 80's), I'm betting the Ozone was fine.

 

[Creeper]

Standing there with your arms down and your chin out is pretty stupid when facing enemies

You can put your hands up and chin down and still get kicked in the loins.

 

[Creeper]

People still believe what China and Russia claim?

Both countries already demonstrated their capabilities. I generally do not believe what Russia says about its military capabilities, they are known to exaggerate.

 

[zrinkill]

Both countries already demonstrated their capabilities.

No they have not

China does not try to take Taiwan because they do not want to prove they are a paper tiger.

Russia has already proven they are a paper tiger with Ukraine.

 

[gtb1943]

You can put your hands up and chin down and still get kicked in the loins.

so you think getting kicked in the shins is as bad as the knockout blow to the jaw?

 

[RS12]

Seem to remember Reagan wanting to do this 40 years ago.

 

[rags747]

No they have not

China does not try to take Taiwan because they do not want to prove they are a paper tiger.

Russia has already proven they are a paper tiger with Ukraine.

I’ll keep it quick and possibly avoid a ban.

China would be very tough in the SCS as it’s 100 miles off their coast. China could take that island in a week and we would still have no equipment or bodies there. Hypersonic missles would just love our big beautiful flattops if they were ever to arrive.

Russia has defeated all of NATO with one arm behind its back. It was stupid of us to provoke this war. Hopefully it will now be ending in the short term. Thx…

 

[zrinkill]

I’ll keep it quick and possibly avoid a ban.

China would be very tough in the SCS as it’s 100 miles off their coast. China could take that island in a week and we would still have no equipment or bodies there. Hypersonic missles would just love our big beautiful flattops if they were ever to arrive.

Russia has defeated all of NATO with one arm behind its back. It was stupid of us to provoke this war. Hopefully it will now be ending in the short term. Thx…