Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing On Counterfeit Components - Complete

On Noverber 8th, 2011 the Full Membership of the Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony from multiple members of the supply chain for electroinc components ranging from independent distribution to component manufacturers to prime contractors.

It was universally agreed that Counterfeit Components in the supply chain have become a major issue and participation by all fascets of the supply chain are required in order to mitigate the risks.

Archives of the complete testimony can be found at the following link:  http://armed-services.senate.gov/e_witnesslist.cfm?id=5254

Update on SASC Counterfeit Hearing

For more information about today's SASC hearing, check out the following article:

http://thehill.com/news-by-subject/defense-homeland-security/192405-counterfeit-parts-from-china-a-clear-and-present-danger-to-us-troops-senators-say

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Counterfeit Electronics Parts

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Counterfeit Electronics Parts in the DOD Supply Chain