24 Jan 1983 Jahr - Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) 1983

Beschreibung:

ARMS RACE!!!!

Reagan announces the implementation of a defense initiative whose goal was to develop a space-based shield to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.

++ Reagan stores highly accurate nuclear-tipped cruise missiles in the UK with Thatcher's agreement

IMPACT

- puts pressure on the USSR as they couldn't match US's economic investment SDI with fragile economy

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