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If only we could redirect some of the massive defense budget for it, as a contract or something.

• tgb 8y ago
  This doesn't seem like it would be that hard to happen - doesn't the US already mandate requirements that certain DOD purchases to be from within the US? The DOD probably buys enough to make it worthwhile for there to (continue to) be US-based fabs if they could only purchases those chips.
  • dev_dull 8y ago
    I think there would be widespread bipartisan support for such a thing. Those are jobs. The downside is that components will invariably cost more.
    • Operyl 8y ago
      The stuff the DOD and other branches buys are usually more expensive anyway.