Pentagon Received Faulty Armor Plates from Russia-Owned US Plant: Report
The practice of faking some test results in the Evraz North America facility in Oregon was "widespread," an internal investigation reportedly concluded.
American military's armor scandal: Faulty plates expose cracks
Bloomberg, citing sources within the metallurgical holding company Evraz North America Inc., revealed issues with the armour of American military vehicles, JLTV. Their armour, coming from a factory owned by a Russian,
Armor plates for U.S. military vehicles produced in Russian-owned plant never passed inspection: Report
Armor plates for U.S. military vehicles produced in Russian-owned plant never passed inspection: Report - Falsifying results of the mandatory tests was a ‘widespread’ practice by the steel operator, a
Cracked armor scandal: U.S. military vehicles hit by flaw
Bloomberg, citing sources within the metallurgical holding company Evraz North America Inc., revealed issues with the armor of American military vehicles, particularly the JLTV. The armor, produced in a factory owned by a Russian national,
Russian-Owned Factory Behind Faulty Armor Used by U.S. Military Vehicles
Military vehicles are built to withstand extreme conditions, but sometimes even the strongest designs can have hidden flaws. The JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle), a modern replacement for the military’s aging Humvees,
Armor Plates for US Army Vehicles Never Passed Required Test
An internal probe by Evraz North America found that employees at a Russian-owned steel plant in Oregon sometimes bypassed a ...
Armour plates for US army vehicles never passed quality control tests, Russian firm falsified data: Report
An internal probe by Evraz North America found that employees at a Russian-owned steel plant in Oregon sometimes bypassed a ...
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