As part of the information shared about the MANTA missile, does the DDA have the authority to include Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information?

The correct answer to whether the DDA has the authority to include Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information in disclosures about the MANTA missile is that they do not have that authority. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information is classified and is subject to strict controls due to its sensitive nature and the national security implications involved.

The DDA, or Designated Disclosure Authority, is tasked with determining what information can safely be shared. However, when it comes to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, this type of information typically requires additional layers of oversight and authorization because it could have significant impacts on national security if disclosed improperly.

The other possible responses would imply a range of authority or flexibility that doesn't align with the established protocols surrounding nuclear propulsion information. Without explicit authorization and an overriding need to share, the DDA cannot include this sensitive information, ensuring that national security remains protected.