Fake components are an enormous problem in these fat military contracts. There are any number of ways they can find their way into the supply chain at different

Fake components are an enormous problem in these fat military contracts. There are any number of ways they can find their way into the supply chain at different stages (component, sub-assembly, assembly, finished products, service/replacement/upgrade boards). Often the fakes aren’t “terrible” but just arent 100% within spec.