The US military is buying parts for a 1960s missile system

The US military is buying hydraulic and pneumatic spare parts for the Mast Group, a missile system first deployed in the 1960s. This purchase ensures that an older defense system can continue to operate.

The US military continues to maintain and upgrade legacy systems, even as new technologies emerge. This means that older equipment, some dating back to the Cold War, remains a part of the active defense infrastructure. It shows a long-term commitment to keeping existing assets operational, rather than fully replacing them.