SpaceX has proposed providing its Golden Dome technology to the Defense Department through a “subscription service,” according to reporting by Reuters. Pentagon officials and experts have expressed concerns about this unusual model for a critical defense program, which runs the risk of leading to cost overruns and a lack of oversight and control over the program.

“With his subscription model plan, Musk is looking to both retain control of these systems and keep taxpayer dollars flowing his way,” said Murphy. “But just like a blue check mark doesn’t make you famous, building 600 to 1,200 satellites doesn’t mean you can actually defend the United States against ICBMs and hypersonic missiles.”