Smh.Au China Seizes Sensitive F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong
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- •F-35 parts were diverted to Hong Kong, raising security concerns.
- •Chinese government has not returned the seized parts.
- •Pentagon and Australian officials are investigating the incident.
In May 2026, F-35 stealth aircraft parts, including a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door, were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US for inspection. The Chinese government has since taken possession of these parts, raising concerns about potential access to sensitive technology. The Pentagon is investigating the incident, which occurred during a politically sensitive time with Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting the US. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed the investigation but downplayed the significance, stating that no sensitive components were lost. The parts were coated with radar-absorbing material, critical for stealth capabilities. The incident has prompted congressional inquiries in the US regarding how the parts were diverted. The Pentagon is actively working to retrieve the components and prevent future occurrences.
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