Pentagon Probes How Parts Of US' Most Advanced F-35 Fighter Jet Ended Up In Hong Kong As China Reportedly Obtains Components
Washington: The Pentagon is investigating how parts of the nation's most advanced fighter jet ended up in Hong Kong, with a news outlet reporting Wednesday that China has obtained the F-35 equipment. The F-35 Joint Program Office said in a statement that it and the Defense Department are aware of “a shipment issue" with F-35 components. Also Watch: “We are actively working with US authorities and…
China is holding sensitive parts of an F-35 jet that were diverted to Hong Kong after leaving Australia. The parts, a cockpit canopy and a weapons-bay door, were being shipped by UPS from an Australian F-35 to the US for inspection and possible repair or disposal.
The diversion of the parts has raised concerns, although it is not clear why they were redirected to Hong Kong.
The F-35 parts were being sent for inspection and possible repair or disposal.
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