Counterfeit Parts Found on P-8 Poseidons

[slgrieb]

Yet another interesting story from defensetech.org. Turns out that Boeing's new P-8 Poseidon anti-sub, surveillance, etc. etc. etc. aircraft has some phony electronics made from poorly refurbished, salvaged junk parts. And, yes, some are in mission-critical systems. Now, for 10 points and a virtual Propeller Beanie, guess the country of origin for the fake parts.

Full story here. Be sure to check out the photos at the end of the article.

[Guts3d]

UPDATE: Levin says he is crafting an amendment to the FY-12 defense authorization bill that would require inspections of all electronic parts coming from China — similar to the way foreign agricultural products are inspected upon entry to the U.S. Levin’s proposed legislation would also mandate tougher verification systems for military parts suppliers.

Sigh. This year, the Guts3d household is having a "No Import" Christmas. No gifts manufactured anywhere but the good ol' U.S. of A. will be allowed. If this goes well, I might duplicate it next year and on birthdays as well.

[slgrieb]

I almost posted this article when I first read it, but I didn't. Well, I guess it seems even more relevant now. An excerpt:

on Oct. 17, Virginia Congressman Randy Forbes ® wrote Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urging him to investigate a partnership between U.S. defense giant GE and China’s AVIC aviation company aimed at building civil integrated modular avionics systems based on those that were first developed for the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

“Given [the technology’s] military origin, I am deeply concerned, once in [China], it will wind up aiding the military aviation programs of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, which is even now developing its J-20 fifth-generation fighter that appears intended to threaten U.S. air supremacy in East Asia,” reads Forbes’ letter to Panetta.

Read more: http://defensetech.org/2011/11/04/la...#ixzz1dFpnlVK9
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[Niclo Iste]

Maybe it's finally time to start having companies based solely out of the USA taking pride in their work and producing quality products again.

Personally I'd rather pay more for a reliable and good product than a shoddy junk one. Quality over quantity as they say.