As most in the information technology field know, floppy disks became obsolete in the late 1990s while compact discs (CDs) began to be widely used.

The GAO stated, as part of their investigation, that the U.S. government has spent more than $80 billion every fiscal year in the information technology department. The investigation also stated that the Pentagon's usage of floppy disks within its strategic automated command and control system that coordinates operational function of its nuclear forces, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear bombers and tanker support aircraft.
The Department says updates are in progress and should be fully updated by the end of 2017.