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Envoy says sloppy American defence firms 'bigger risk' to US security than China


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  US envoy to Japan Rahm Emanuel said contractors prioritising stock buy-backs over timely arms deliveries could harm national security American defence companies are hurting the nation's security interests by prioritising share buy-backs over delivering weapons to the US military and its allies,

The article discusses concerns raised by Ambassador Burns about the security risks posed by American defense firms due to their sloppy practices, which he argues could be a greater threat to U.S. national security than external threats like China. Burns highlighted issues such as poor cybersecurity, inadequate protection of intellectual property, and the potential for insider threats within these companies. He emphasized that while China's advancements in technology and military capabilities are significant, the internal vulnerabilities within the U.S. defense industry could be exploited more easily, potentially compromising sensitive information and technology. This situation underscores the need for stricter oversight, better cybersecurity measures, and more robust internal security protocols within American defense contractors to safeguard national interests.

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