[Andaith]

I thought this was all history, but:

> Develop and deploy global MISSILE DEFENSES to defend the American homeland and American allies, and to provide a secure basis for U.S. power projection around the world.

> Control the new “international commons” of space and “cyberspace,” and pave the way for the creation of a new military service - U.S. Space Forces - with the mission of space control.

They really just kept at it, huh. Although this part is interesting:

> The Joint Strike Fighter, with limited capabilities and significant technical risk, is a roadblock to future transformation and a sink-hole for needed defense funds.

Wonder why it wasn't cancelled then? Change of mind, or just too many greased palms?

[looofooo0]

Meanwhile, they outsourced manufacturing to China, which is kind of insane. China builds 100x ships then the US. Add drones, steel, telecommunication, batteries, renewable to it...

[jazzyjackson]

Re: joint strike fighter: the money pit is essentially a subsidy for many sitting congressmens’ re election campaigns.