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2 days ago - 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, Richard Marles, has said. Marles said “very much everything that has occurred at the Australian end” would be reviewed, but claimed the technology parts were not “sensitive”, as first reported by Politico over the weekend.
Who shipped the F-35 parts from Australia?
Lockheed Martin manages the F-35 global supply chain and uses commercial carriers. Politico reported that an intermediary was transporting the components on Lockheed’s behalf when the shipment was rerouted in transit across the Pacific. Lockheed says it follows all US regulations on shipping aircraft components.
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What F-35 parts were diverted to Hong Kong?
A shipment of unserviceable F-35 components was sent from Australia towards the United States for repair and ended up in Hong Kong. Politico, citing two people familiar with the matter, reported that the shipment included an F-35 canopy. Australia’s defence minister says his understanding is that no sensitive parts were involved.
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How many F-35s does Australia operate?
Australia operates a fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II fighters. It received its first aircraft in 2014 and its air force reached full operational capability with the type in 2025, according to Lockheed Martin.
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