It seems that the Strategic_Defense_Initiative is being revived or revised.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Strategic-Defense-Initiative
The concept of advanced powerful weapons has been around for ages.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative#Directed-energy_weapon_(DEW)_programs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astra_(weapon)#Hindu_epics
https://vedicheritage.gov.in/science/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative#Space-based_programs
SDI has the potential to eventually get out of control. It all depends as to how much autonomy AI will have over it.