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

Posted on March 18, 2026July 7, 2026 by Carly Barnes
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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.

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Posted in Uncategorized  |  Tagged aerospace counterfeit parts mitigation, aerospace electronic component authentication, AS6171 testing, counterfeit electronic components, counterfeit parts detection and avoidance, defense contractor supplier requirements, defense electronics obsolescence, defense supply chain compliance, DFARS 252.246-7007, DFARS 252.246-7008, electronic component traceability, open market electronic component sourcing

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