A mysterious diversion of F-35 fighter jet components from Australia to Hong Kong has raised security concerns, prompting an investigation by the Department of Defence. Officials are reviewing how the parts ended up in Hong Kong, though authorities have downplayed the risk of sensitive technology exposure. The incident follows reports that initially suggested the components may have contained classified material. Further details on the scope of the review and the nature of the parts remain under scrutiny.
Disappearance of jet components sparks concern some of the program’s technology secrets could have been exposedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRichard Marles says the Department of Defence is examining how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US from Australia were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong.The acting prime minister said “very much everything that has occurred at the Australian end” will be reviewed, however, he claimed the technology parts were not “sensitive”, as first reported by Politico over the weekend. Continue reading...
