Slap On The Wrist: Honeywell Fined For Sharing F-35, Other Secrets To China
On May 5th, the US State Department announced that it had reached a $13 million settlement with defense contractor Honeywell. The settlement is over allegations it exported technical drawings of parts for the F-35 fighters and other weapons platforms to China, Taiwan, Canada and Ireland, according to the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs’ charging document. “ Honeywell voluntarily disclosed to the Department the alleged violations that are resolved under this settlement. Honeywell also acknowledged the serious nature of the alleged violations, cooperated with the Department’s rev...