What Happened
Aging Missile Guidance Systems Threaten Anti-Tank Arsenal
The US Army is facing a defense supply chain crisis due to aging missile guidance systems, which are becoming obsolete and difficult to maintain. The Army has invested in retrofitting these systems, with Kratos securing a contract to develop a next-generation infrared seeker for the Javelin missile. However, this overhaul is a desperate measure to address the underlying issue of obsolete microelectronics, which threatens the entire inventory of frontline weapons. The crisis highlights the need for a fundamental shift in defense procurement strategies, as reported by Unknown Source.