US tech was so basic I had to use an ’iPad’ to fly my F-16 - insiders reveal Pentagon failures

Are big militaries their own worst enemy? Stuck in the mud, resisting change and refusing to embrace the technology that could win and deter World War Three. On World at War Jerome Starkey spoke to the men who ran the Pentagon’s unit X and led the charge to get Silicon Valley technology into the hands of frontline soldiers, but faced extraordinary resistance from the Pentagon’s old guard. The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: