US employee error exposes F-35 sections to China
A report published by Bloomberg revealed that sensitive parts of the American F-35 aircraft, including the cockpit cover and the weapons bay door coated with radar-absorbing materials, were accidentally sent to China due to a logistical error. The shipment was routed through Hong Kong instead of its correct destination because a UBS employee inadvertently canceled warning messages, leading to the diversion of the shipment from South Korea and Taiwan to Hong Kong to expedite delivery. The United States has launched investigations into the defense supply chain, while US military transportation authorities and Lockheed Martin denied any involvement. The Chinese embassy in Washington condemned the incident, stating they were not aware of what had happened.
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