With all of the talk about counterfeit parts being found on US military products not much has been mentioned about the fact that there are many allies that we supply with essential equipment. What must those governments be thinking as they hear that the products they have invested in are potentially unreliable. It would be interesting to hear the discussions between the US government and these governments regarding this dangerous problem. The story found at this link gives some insight into this very problem between India and the US.
Robb Hammond is the founder and CEO of AERI, an independent electronic component distributor operating since 1994. He is a founding member and former committee chair of SAE AS6081, the counterfeit-avoidance standard for independent distributors adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, and a recognized authority on counterfeit detection.
