Author Archives: Carly Barnes

How DFARS and Defense Prime Contractors Are Enforcing Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation Across the Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain

This whitepaper examines the challenges of sourcing legacy components, outlines DFARS requirements, and explains how major primes embed authentication and verification into supplier agreements.

By Michael Schwarm, Chief Growth Officer, SMT Corp.

Operation Epic Fury, Weapons Replenishment, and the Critical Role of Trusted Electronic Components

This blog explores how Operation Epic Fury highlights the challenges of keeping defense systems supplied with reliable electronics. By Michael Schwarm, Chief Growth Officer, SMT Corp.