Senator Urges Pentagon to Review Supply Chain Security After F-35 Parts Diversion
Tom Cotton called on the Pentagon chief to examine vulnerabilities in military supply chains following reports of diverted F-35 parts.
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A U.S. senator has urged the Pentagon's leadership to review the security of military supply chains after reports that F-35 fighter jet parts were diverted, raising concerns about how sensitive components move through the supply system.
Senator Tom Cotton warned that vulnerabilities in commercial transportation networks could put American military equipment at risk of ending up in the hands of a foreign adversary, according to Anadolu Agency.
"We can't afford for US military equipment to fall into the hands of a foreign adversary because of vulnerabilities in commercial transportation," Cotton said, according to the report.
The call for a review comes amid broader scrutiny in Washington over the security of defense supply chains, particularly for advanced weapons systems like the F-35.
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- US senator urges Pentagon chief to review security of military supply chains after F-35 parts diversion — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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