>That said, I'm sure that defense contractors are very careful about where they source components. Not as careful as you might expect. "Fake" IC components wer

>That said, I'm sure that defense contractors are very careful about where they source components. Not as careful as you might expect. "Fake" IC components were found in a military 737 [1]. Trusted ICs are a hot topic and the big players in the defense industry are working towards solutions. It's an interesting topic if you have time to read their academic papers. [1] https://military.com/defensetech/2011/11/08/counterfeit-parts-found-on-new-p-8-posiedons https://military.com/defensetech/2011/11/08/counterfeit-part...