Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet
Parts from an advanced U.S. fighter jet ended up in Hong Kong, where China obtained them. The parts came from an Australian shipment that was misdirected. Officials from Australia and the U.S. are investigating how this happened. According to a defense contractor, the components are not sensitive and pose low risk.
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3 developments- Sep 22Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’
- Sep 23Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet
- Sep 24Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
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