Military gear for Iran and China traced to Pentagon

The US military has sold forbidden equipment at least a half-dozen times to middlemen for countries – including Iran and China – who exploited security flaws in the Defence Department’s surplus auctions.

Military gear for Iran and China traced to Pentagon

The US military has sold forbidden equipment at least a half-dozen times to middlemen for countries – including Iran and China – who exploited security flaws in the Defence Department’s surplus auctions.

In one case, federal investigators said, contraband made it to Iran, a country US president George Bush branded part of an “axis of evil.".

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited