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Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong

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  2. Latest1h ago

    Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’

    After parts reportedly made their way to Hong Kong, a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the missing components “are unserviceable and deemed low risk for exploitation.”

    Breaking DefenseBreaking Defense•Michael Marrow
  3. Follow-up5h ago

    Australia says missing F-35 fighter parts sent to Hong Kong were not sensitive

    Defense Minister Richard Marles plays down security concerns but does not dispute report that shipment included a stealth fighter cockpit canopy

    Air Data NewsAir Data News•Ricardo Meier
  4. Follow-up9h ago

    Australia says F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong believed not sensitive

    Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said on September 22, 2026, that F-35 components diverted…

    AeroTimeAeroTime•Clement Charpentreau
  5. Follow-up11h ago

    Australia investigates after F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US land up in Hong Kong

    Australian defence minister says the country is working with US and Lockheed Martin to investigate what happened

    The IndependentThe Independent•Maroosha Muzaffar
  6. First seen11h ago

    Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong

    Disappearance of jet components sparks concern some of the program’s technology secrets could have been exposed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Richard 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...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Sarah Basford Canales