Pentagon Investigates Alleged F-35 Parts Shipment to China
The Pentagon is investigating a shipment issue after parts from an F-35 stealth fighter jet were reportedly obtained by China in Hong Kong.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 23, 2026 — The Pentagon has launched an investigation into a reported shipment issue that may have resulted in parts for an F-35 stealth fighter jet being obtained by China. The incident reportedly occurred in Hong Kong.
Details surrounding the specific nature of the shipment issue remain unclear at this time. The investigation is ongoing to determine how the parts were diverted and subsequently acquired by China. The F-35 is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth fighter jet designed for air superiority and attack missions.
The circumstances under which the F-35 parts were allegedly obtained by China in Hong Kong are part of the focus of the Pentagon’s inquiry. The contractor responsible for the shipment and the exact timeline of events have not been publicly disclosed. The specific components involved in the reported diversion are also not specified.
A spokesperson for the Pentagon, when reached for comment, stated that the department is looking into the matter. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The Pentagon has not provided a timeline for the conclusion of its review.
Story summarized from the original created by BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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