![]() ![]() ![]() “The challenges get a little larger when we’re actually repairing them down to component level.” A sharp contrast with newer systems, where components tend to be ripped and replaced when they go down. With the legacy system everything can be repaired, engineered. “Unfortunately a lot of the newer electronics are plug and play,” according to one SACCS engineer cited by C4isrnet. It’s soldering irons and micro-miniature microscopes.” That level of expertise is very hard to replace. “These guys have been doing it for so long, when the parts come in, they can tell you what’s wrong just based on a fault code or something. “I have guys in here who have circuits, diodes, and resisters memorized,” Rossi explained. Ageing legacy systems develop an ecosystem of mechanics and operators that maintain uptime through experience. There is also a fundamental difference between the mechanical tech of the 1970s and the black-boxed components of today-the entire skillset and concept of operations of the unit will change. And while the military relies on gapped networks, there is no better security than something tried and tested, that cannot be networked or electronically compromised. ![]() It's a very unique system-it is old and it is very good." In the era of default connectivity, you can see the point. Jason Rossi, who commands the Air Force’s 595th Strategic Communications Squadron and oversees the system explained, “you can't hack something that doesn't have an IP address. ![]()
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