US Investigates Possible Espionage After F-35 Parts Rerouted to Hong Kong
A shipment of F-35 components being sent from Australia to the United States for repairs was diverted while crossing the Pacific, according to a report by Politico.
US authorities are investigating a possible case of espionage after parts for the F-35 fighter jet were diverted to Hong Kong instead of reaching their intended destination in the United States, according to a report by the news outlet Politico, as cited by Anadolu Agency.
The shipment of F-35 components had originated in Australia and was being sent to the United States for repairs when it was rerouted while crossing the Pacific Ocean, the report said.
Details about who ordered the diversion, how the rerouting occurred, and the current status of the investigation have not been disclosed in the available reporting.
The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet developed by US defense contractor Lockheed Martin and used by the United States and several allied nations, including Australia. The aircraft and its technology are considered highly sensitive due to their advanced military capabilities.
Further details regarding the scope of the investigation, the agencies involved, and any potential findings have not yet been made public.
Sources
- US probes possible espionage after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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