Illegally exporting sensitive military equipment, from body armor and missile parts, to nuclear submarine technology, which go to countries that target the United States and its allies, continues to be a problem. Last year the Pentagon reported a 43 percent increase in suspicious foreign contacts with U.S. defense firms. The indictment of sixteen foreign nationals and corporations on September 11, 2008 is a recent case brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Illegal Exports to Iran Potential

Illegal exports to Iran charges against the defendants allege that they purchased and then exported, through various countries, numerous "dual use" commodities. "Duel-use" commodities are goods and technologies that have commercial application but can also have further military or nuclear potential. This could do potential harm to the United States and its allies.

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