The Air Force relied on about 130 China-based suppliers for critical technologies in fiscal year 2023, a 68.8% increase from the year prior, according to a recent report by Govini that has led key GOP lawmakers to call for change, citing national security concerns. “It is unacceptable for any organization in [the Defense Department] to be increasing their reliance on [People’s Republic of China] supply chains for critical capabilities and platforms,” Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) wrote...
