Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Chinese authorities seized a cockpit canopy and a weapons bay door from an Australian F-35 after they were mysteriously diverted to Hong Kong while in transit via UPS from Australia to the US at the end of May. The parts were destined for inspection and possible repair or disposal.
Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Chinese authorities seized sensitive components of an Australian F-35 after they were mysteriously diverted to Hong Kong while in transit from Australia to the United States. According to the report, the parts — a cockpit canopy and a weapons bay door — were being shipped by UPS at the end of May for inspection and possible repair or disposal. The diversion and seizure of classified military hardware has raised concerns over the security of sensitive technology shipments, though no official confirmation from the involved governments has been released.
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- 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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