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How America's aging defense systems keep the country safe
Original: Forget the next big thing: How America’s old things keep us safe
The Hill published a commentary arguing that older American defense technologies and infrastructure, often dismissed as outdated, continue to play a central role in keeping the United States safe. The piece pushes back against the constant focus on next-generation systems, contending that proven legacy platforms still deliver national security value and deserve sustained investment and attention.
Why now: Ongoing debates over US defense spending and whether to fund legacy systems versus new technologies are drawing attention.
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