"What is the risk that, due to obsolescence, the Army will not be able to keep the Patriot radar fully functional to your planned 2028 initial fielding plan?"
"Virtually every part of DOD has been the subject of cyber attacks, whether for espionage or other purposes."
"What do potential adversaries like Russia, China, Iran and other states know about THAAD and PATRIOT?"
"When you testified, you stated the Army Requirements Oversight Council was meeting that week to establish an actual operational requirement for the LTAMD radar. Did it?"
"In a response to a request for information, MDA indicated that planned Patriot-THAAD integration will consist of being able to pass planning data between units via compact disc."
"What consequences have there been for contractor responsibility for such data loss/theft/spillage?"
"I understand the United Arab Emirates has indicated its willingness to make a considerable investment in development of an evolved extended-range THAAD system."
"Can you remind this committee why road-mobile missiles are a defense challenge for us?"
"Does the Department support a partnership between the UAE and the U.S. to develop a missile defense capability?"
"But you see what I have described. It is completely unacceptable."
"I just want to be clear. Speaking only for myself, I am not turning loose of this one. It is going to have to be remedied."