Pentagon Probes Diversion of F-35 Stealth Parts to Hong Kong
- On Tuesday, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed that F-35 fighter jet components shipped from Australia were diverted to Hong Kong. The shipment, bound for the United States for repairs, has been missing since June.
- An intermediary transporting the parts for Lockheed Martin rerouted the consignment mid-Pacific, which included a cockpit canopy containing stealth technology. The Pentagon described these components as "unserviceable," though exact contents remain undisclosed.
- Congressional staff began closed-door briefings in June regarding the diversion, intensifying oversight into supply chain vulnerabilities. A 2023 Government Accountability Office report previously found over 1 million spare parts had gone missing from the program.
- The Pentagon confirmed it is working with U.S. authorities and industry partners to "retrieve these components, investigate the incident, and place safeguards to avoid a future occurrence." Experts warn physical possession could facilitate reverse-engineering of stealth technology.
- This incident renews scrutiny of the F-35's global sustainment network amid China's documented history of targeting classified U.S. defense programs. The current location and custody of the missing parts remain unknown, complicating retrieval efforts.
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Report Says F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Reached China
Last Updated on September 25, 2026 by Jeff Tomas HONG KONG – Highly sensitive components from a US F-35 stealth fighter jet ended up in the hands of China. The parts were meant to travel from Australia to the United States for routine repairs. Instead, they took an unexpected detour across the Pacific Ocean. Now, […] <p>The post Report Says F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Reached China first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.</p>
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