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- 1Pentagon Probes Diversion of F-35 Jet Parts to Hong Kong●Pentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were Diverted
The Pentagon is investigating how F-35 fighter jet components that were supposed to be shipped to the United States ended up diverted to Hong Kong. The probe is focused on how parts for the stealth fighter program, made with major US contractor involvement, went off route and whether US export controls or sanctions rules were violated in the process.
- 2US investigates F-35 parts diversion to Hong Kong●US investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
US authorities have opened an investigation after F-35 fighter jet components were diverted to Hong Kong, raising concerns that sensitive American military technology could reach China. Members of Congress are pressing for answers on how the parts ended up there and what the breach means for export controls and defence supply chain security.