Son of
Star Wars is the
nickname for the
National Missile Defense scheme to create a
missile shield to protect the
USA from attacks by
so-called "
rogue nations" such as
Iraq and
North Korea.
Currently it's causing some concern on the parts of the
Russians,
Chinese, and
Europe, because it may spark a new
arms race.
The Russians in particular are concerned and say it could nullify the
1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
It is also seen by many as a technological pipe dream.
Others say it's necessary to the USA's strategic defense.
It's definitely of strategic interest to the companies that will produce its components.
Update 1/27/07: Well we're on our way...
W. has been speending tons of money on this shit... China just sent a rocket into space to blow up a satelite. Welcome to the future of militarized space. I love this president!