12 November 2013

News Story: South Korea accuses contractors of falsifying test results


SEOUL, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The acquisition watchdog of the South Korean military says 34 local contractors have fabricated test results of parts and materials for military equipment.

The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality said the fabricated test results did not seriously damage or affect military equipment, but it plans to recall all items in question to have them replaced with genuine products. It will also demand that the contractors pay for them, according to a report in the Korea Times newspaper.

The suppliers involved are also likely to face investigation and banning from future military contract bidding.

Read the full story at UPI