from Hacker News

'Golden Dome' plan has a major obstacle: Physics

by Anon84 on 5/24/25, 9:58 AM with 2 comments

  • by bediger4000 on 5/24/25, 1:29 PM

    This article assumes that Golden Dome's purpose, like Reagan's SDI, is to protect against incoming ballastic missiles. It's not. The real purpose is to siphon off taxpayer money. The US DoD is not auditable, and it has hidden "black budget" money. The whole setup is ideal for taking money out of the government.
  • by sneakerblack on 5/24/25, 10:39 AM

    I think this article sidesteps what this bill also means: a return to cold-war-era thinking of "passive" advancement of military capabilities for the "just in case" scenario