Its supporters eventually migrated to the NMD program, a more pragmatic approach. Though defended as an attempt to free the U.S. from policies of deterrence and a reliance on the threat of nuclear retaliation, Les Aspin announced its abandonment and the establishment of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, a cheaper alternative than using ground and sea-based missile systems instead of X-ray lasers, subatomic parti
Its supporters eventually migrated to the NMD program, a more pragmatic approach. Though defended as an attempt to free the U.S. from policies of deterrence and a reliance on the threat of nuclear retaliation, Les Aspin announced its abandonment and the establishment of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, a cheaper alternative than using ground and sea-based missile systems instead of X-ray lasers, subatomic particle beams, and computer-guided electromagnetic rail guns.  FTP, name this Reagan-sponsored defense program popularly dubbed Star Wars.
Its supporters eventually migrated to the NMD program, a more pragmatic approach.
Strategic Defense Initiative or SDI (prompt on "Star Wars" before it's mentioned)