KILLER satellites, nuclear-powered lasers and interceptor missiles—the
front line of George W. Bush’s Fortress America may sound a little familiar.
Yes, Ronald Reagan’s Star Wars project is back.
During the campaign, Bush made it clear that his administration is likely to
invest heavily in space-based missile defence technology to protect the US and
its allies from nuclear attack. His choice for defence secretary, Donald H.
Rumsfeld, is an enthusiastic supporter of missile defence.
“President-elect Bush’s appointment shows we’ll move forward with missile
defence in a very serious way,” says Jack Spencer, defence policy analyst for
the Heritage Foundation, a…
