Chinese Hackers ‘Compromise’ US Weapons Systems Designs

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A Pentagon spokesman said “intrusions” had not eroded its technological edge.



The compromised US designs include those for advanced Patriot missile systems called PAC-3, an Army anti-missile system known as Thaad, and the Navy’s Aegis ballistic-missile defence system, according to the Washington Post.

The F/A-18 fighter jet, V-22 Osprey aircraft, Black Hawk helicopter and the Navy’s new Littoral Combat Ship were also compromised.


‘Full confidence’: The reports do not describe the extent of the theft, but correspondents say the hack could give China information that could be used against the US in the event of a potential future conflict.

In a statement, US defence department spokesman George Little said the Pentagon maintained “full confidence in our weapons platforms”.


“Suggestions that cyber intrusions have somehow led to the erosion of our capabilities or technological edge are incorrect.”


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