Japan and the Netherlands recently joined forces with the United States in putting a ban on the use of technology produced by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), a Chinese satellite company, in products manufactured in their countries. This move came after growing suspicions about SMIC’s relationship with China’s armed forces and information services. The ban…
Semiconductors, the tiny electronic components that power our devices, have become increasingly important in the modern world. In many ways, they can be considered the “new oil” of the global economy. Just as oil has been a vital resource for powering transportation and industry, semiconductors are essential for powering the technology that drives our economy.…
The supply chain for Chinese semiconductors has been reported to be unreliable, and there are other reasons why the US military cannot rely on them. Stopping the US Military’s purchase of microprocessors from corporations that collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party is one of the highest priorities for national security (CCP). Sens. John Cornyn, RTX,…
The Pentagon relies on a complex network of suppliers to keep its operations running smoothly. Unfortunately, recent reports have revealed that this network is being infiltrated by counterfeit parts—parts that appear genuine but are actually defective and potentially dangerous if introduced to a network. This has become an increasingly critical issue for the US military,…
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