I would not necessarily make that assumption. See: https://cyberarms.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/the-weapon-that-d...
Something simple like chaff could have all sorts of interesting properties depending on shape, size, method of manufacturing, etc.
Something simple like chaff could have all sorts of interesting properties depending on shape, size, method of manufacturing, etc.
They have a legitimate reason to buy it. Why not cronyism at the same time?
This would explain the industry leading quantities as well.