Pirated software was used to make components for Black Hawk helicopters, Patriot missiles and other weapon systems.
A former scientist for a Pentagon contractor was sentenced to 366 days in federal prison after being found guilty of using the software. A Chinese national who sold the software to him is awaiting sentencing in May.
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