First thing I thought of was , “Oh yeah! That sounds like the ol’ Trojan Horse routine to me.” Whatever it was, was probably taken back to the darkest recesses of the pajama factory where they reverse engineer stuff. So we now know where to pin point the first strike.
I could be wrong but that was my first thought. That software is pre-programmed as to what to do if contact with pilot is lost. AS was said above. we aint that stupid.
I visited Langley in 1988. If you’re ever in the area, it’s worth the stop.
Under the current administration I seriously doubt that there will be any "first strike", unless a field grade officer goes rogue. I can't imagine Obama or any of his flunkies authorizing one.