US airspace shutdown exposes aging copper cable infrastructure

A total shutdown of U.S. airspace, the first since 9/11, has been attributed to a lack of investment and an outdated 80s copper cable system. The incident reveals critical vulnerabilities in national infrastructure, though the exact cause and duration remain unclear. This highlights the urgent need for modernization of critical systems.

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