What Happened
US Air Traffic Control Modernization Raises Cybersecurity Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently bidding out its Common Automation Platform (CAP) contract, a major software system aimed at modernizing US air traffic control as part of a broader multi-billion-dollar overhaul expected to be completed around 2028. The shortlisted firms include US companies such as Leidos and RTX/Collins Aerospace, as well as European companies like Thales, Indra, and Frequentis. However, concerns have been raised over potential cybersecurity risks due to the China ties of some of these companies, prompting lawmakers to direct the FAA to thoroughly vet these risks. This development was reported by Unknown Source.