Heh.  The missile defense systems are super controversial even now exactly because we have been unable to effectively demonstrate that they work[1].<p>This stuff sounds like it already works in the field. Nice.<p>[1]: Tests are run and performance is usually quite horrible, until they make them way way easier than real world conditions. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.google.com&#x2F;search?q=missile+defense+effectiveness" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.google.com&#x2F;search?q=missile+defense+effectivenes...</a>