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, founder and president of AERI (American Electronic Resource, Inc.). Founding member and former committee chair of the SAE AS6081 Standard created for the avoidance of counterfeit electronic components. Robb founded AERI in Costa Mesa, California, in 1994 as an independent distributor of hard-to-find, obsolete and allocated electronic components. AERI is AS9120B, ISO 9001:2015 and AS6081 certified, tests to AS6171 standards, and inspects every part in its in-house QC lab before it ships. Robb writes about electronic component shortages, sourcing strategy and counterfeit avoidance.
