Amazon, Microsoft Wage War over the Pentagon's 'War Cloud'

I've seen some very initial conversations on this and it's going to be very interesting to see how this plays out.

I share deep concerns about any digital platform being completely impenetrable. And even more so about the most sensitive info on our armed services.
Rich

This seems like a recipe for complete failure and threat to national security. There is no such thing as totally secure with technology. Anyone who tells you that is a liar who should not be involved with anything security or defense related. Reaper drone (carrying very sensitive Intel was hacked.

There is a reason data is compartmentalized and certain information NOT housed with everything else. We know that entities (and other military powers (China/Russia) are a constant cyber threat. Why not give them just one location to grab everything and sell it? Chilling to think someone in a position of power thought this was a good idea..