Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia - report
- ByAMIT AVITANSEPTEMBER 19, 2026 14:40A shipment of sensitive components for the F-35 stealth fighter jets, which was on its way from Australia to the United States for repairs, was unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong and disappeared.
- The incident raised concerns that China may gain access to the highly classified technology of sophisticated US weapons, Politico reported Friday.
- According to three sources familiar with the details of the case, the shipment left Australia headed for the United States.
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- ByAMIT AVITANSEPTEMBER 19, 2026 14:40A shipment of sensitive components for the F-35 stealth fighter jets, which was on its way from Australia to the United States for repairs, was unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong and disappeared.
- The incident raised concerns that China may gain access to the highly classified technology of sophisticated US weapons, Politico reported Friday.
- According to three sources familiar with the details of the case, the shipment left Australia headed for the United States.
Sources: Jpost