Chinese Hackers Access U.S. Weapons Systems' Design Plans: Report

Hackers have accessed design plans for more than two dozen U.S. weapons systems, according to a confidential report by the Pentagon's Defense Science Board (DSB) that was leaked to The Washington Post.

The affected systems were listed in a confidential version of the report, and include the PAC-3 Patriot missile system and the Navy's Aegis ballistic-missile defense system. Hackers were also reportedly able to uncover plans for various aircraft and vessels, including the F/A-18 fighter jet and the V-22 Osprey aircraft, as well as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which is expected to cost about $1.4 trillion. A public version of the report, without the list of affected systems, was made available in January.