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F-35 Parts Were Diverted to Hong Kong. Accident or Intelligence Operation?

Intelligence | A diverted parts shipment exposed a custody gap in the F-35’s global support network, while the cause remains under investigation

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DefenseHub · Friday · Intelligence · September 25, 2026

Royal Australian Air Force F-35A taking off from RAAF Base Curtin in Western Australia.
Royal Australian Air Force F-35A taking off from RAAF Base Curtin, Western Australia, during Talisman Sabre 2023. Photo: LACW Annika Smit, Royal…
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