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F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Diverted to Hong Kong, Seized by Chinese Authorities

50 reports, 8 independent Updated Sep 24
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What happened

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Components of the F-35 stealth fighter, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, were diverted from Australia to Hong Kong while being shipped to the United States for inspection and possible repair or disposal. The parts, which included a canopy and weapons-bay door, were coated with radar-absorbing material. Chinese authorities subsequently seized the components, and it remains unclear if the rerouting was intentional or accidental.

From shanghainews.net, winnipegfreepress.com

Why it matters

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The Pentagon is investigating how the sensitive parts ended up in Hong Kong. Officials stated that China obtaining the components raises concerns about the ability to reverse-engineer the F-35. The F-35 Joint Program Office is actively working with U.S. authorities to retrieve the components.

Hong Kong supports the nation's 15th five-year plan goals.

From rawstory.com, winnipegfreepress.com

Who's involved

  • Lockheed MartinManufacturer of the F-35 components that were diverted.
  • Hong KongLocation where the F-35 components were diverted and seized.
  • ChinaNation that obtained the sensitive F-35 components.
  • CongressBody of government currently investigating the intelligence gathering related to the shipment.

Who could feel it

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  • CongressSpeculative

    Congress could increase oversight of defense contracts and intelligence gathering related to sensitive technology shipments.

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How it developed

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  1. Bloomberg News reported on the Chinese government's action of diverting F-35 parts from Australia.Sub-event
  2. The PLA is developing a sophisticated stealth fleet while sensitive F-35 parts from Australia are in China's possession, leading to inquiries from Capitol Hill and the Pentagon.Sub-event
  3. F-35 components diverted from Australian military jet.Sub-event
  4. F-35 parts intended for inspection and repair in China.Sub-event
  5. An investigation is underway involving Congress and the War Department into intelligence gathering and shipments made by Lockheed Martin via an intermediary in Hong Kong related to China.Sub-event
  6. F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong, a SAR of China, from Australia.1 source
  7. Joint F-35 orders and legislative concerns over Chinese access to parts.1 source

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