How about missile technology, you know, the reason behind the space race? That we were scared shitless that the russians had the capability to launch missiles and blow us to kingdom come without any means to counter? It's called "dual-use" technology for a reason.
As for the retard arguing that technology is the basis for war, buy a clue. A good portion of modern technology originated or was substantially advanced by military/defense research. The internet, IC's, the jet engine, radar, nautical propulsion, the list goes on.