Growing Threat to Air Force Mission-Critical Electronics

High-performance electronics are key to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) ability to deliver lethal effects at the time and location of their choosing. Additionally, these electronic systems must be able to withstand not only the rigors of the battlefield but be able to perform the needed mission while under cyber and electronic warfare (EW) attack. This requires a high degree of assurance that they are both physically reliable and resistant to adversary actions throughout their life cycle from design to sustainment. In 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop titled Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components, and released a summary of the workshop. This publication serves as a follow-on to provide recommendations to the USAF acquisition community. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary Discussion of Selected Topics from the Restricted Report Conclusions Summary of Findings and Recommendations Appendixes Appendix A: Statement of Task Appendix B: Summary from the Workshop Proceedings Appendix C: SCRM Policy, Guidance, and Standards Appendix D: SCRM-Specific NDAA/Public Laws (2009-2019) Appendix E: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Subparts Addressing SCRM Appendix F: Industry Test Standards for Component Integrity and Counterfeit Detection Appendix G: Summarization of Relevant Past Reports on USAF and DoD Microelectronic Supply Chain Appendix H: Acronyms Appendix I: Committee and Liaison Biographical Information