DOD must balance expediting its software acquisition process with a better system for gauging prospective vulnerabilities, the author of this op-ed argues.
The mishap caused the rocket to lose its engine nozzle extension, significantly reducing its thrust and making it unable to reach its designated orbit.
The system is about the size of a shoebox and weighs less than 25 pounds, allowing users to quickly deploy it against enemy threats, like drone swarms.
Hegseth reportedly had an internet connection that bypassed Pentagon security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal app on a personal computer.