Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: United States
Politics

The United States is investigating reports that parts of its F-35 stealth fighter jet program were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia. The incident last week has raised concerns about whether China may have gained access to these advanced components. Australia, which has 72 F-35s and shares spare parts with other countries, is assisting the US and Lockheed Martin in the investigation, though the reason for the diversion remains unclear.
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