Pentagon Admits Mistaken Arms Shipment

[Eugene]

Source: Washington Post

Pentagon Admits Mistaken Arms Shipment

By Debbi Wilgoren
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2008; 12:30 PM

The U.S. Air Force mistakenly shipped fuses that are used
in nuclear weapons to Taiwan in 2006, believing the crates
contained helicopter batteries, officials at the Pentagon
announced this morning.

The error -- undetected by the United States until last
week, despite repeated inquiries by Taiwan -- raises
questions about how carefully the Pentagon safeguards its
weapons systems. It also exposes the United States to
criticism from China, a staunch opponent of a militarized
Taiwan.

Pentagon officials said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
has launched a full investigation. The devices -- which,
when attached to a missile, help launch the detonating
process -- have been returned to the United States, and
President Bush has been briefed.

"There are multiple players; there are multiple parties
involved," said Ryan Henry, principal deputy undersecretary
of defense policy. "We'll do a thorough investigation,
and those who are found responsible will be held
accountable."

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Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/25/AR2008032501309.html

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1. "Those who are found responsible will be held accountable."

Yeah, sure. You're doing a hecka'va job Air Force!

Btw, who was held accountable for that whole flying nuclear weapons across the US thing back in Sep. of 2007?

Still waiting.

It was just a couple of bad apples. I'm sure.