Bloomberg reports that sensitive F-35 components that were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong during transit have reached the Chinese government, according to The Zioneer. The report follows earlier disclosures that Chinese authorities seized the parts.
Bloomberg reports that F-35 parts that were mistakenly routed to Hong Kong have reached the Chinese government, according to The Zioneer. The report follows an earlier Bloomberg disclosure, covered by The Zioneer at 23:44, that Chinese authorities had seized the components during a shipment from Australia to the United States. The sequence of events — diversion to Hong Kong, seizure, and now confirmation of transfer to the government — raises further questions about the security of sensitive U.S. military technology and potential implications for allies operating the F-35, including Israel.
3 developments
- StrongTelegraph: UK MoD finds Royal Navy spy drones transmitting to device in China
- StrongCENTCOM releases new footage of F-35Bs taking off from USS Boxer in Arabian Sea
- StrongWSJ: US F-35s from UK base, aerial tankers en route to Middle East
- DevelopingChinese tracking device reportedly found in UK PM's official car
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