American engineer jailed 32 years for selling missile tech to China

An Indian-born American citizen has been sentenced to 32 years in jail for selling technology to China which may assist in making cruise missiles less visible to infra-red detection. The 66-year old former Northrop-Grumman engineer previously worked on the propulsion systems of the B-2 bomber.

PHOTO: B-2 bomber refuels

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Air Force Global Strike Command reached full operational capability Sept. 30, 2010. Establishment of the command has strengthened the nuclear enterprise by aligning all Air Force long-range nuclear-capable forces under a single command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot)

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