Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong - politico.com

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1. Fri, 18 September 2026

   4 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories15:55first to report
     Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong - politico.com

     Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong politico.com F-35 parts lost after rerouted to Hong Kong, raising prospect China has hands on key tech -- report The Times of Israel American F-35 technology feared to be in China’s hands Yahoo Classified stealth tech lands in Hong Kong after bizarre Pentagon blunder: report rawstory.com Federal probe into diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong FreightWaves

   • Index.hr (Croatia)19:57
     Dijelovi za američki F-35 trebali stići u SAD. Završili su u Hong Kongu

     POŠILJKA osjetljivih dijelova za F-35, uključujući poklopac kabine sa 'stealth' tehnologijom, preusmjerena je u Hong Kong. Incident je pokrenuo istragu u američkom Kongresu zbog straha od špijunaže.

   • Polsat News (Poland)20:47
     Chiny mogły zdobyć tajną technologię. Kokpit F-35 wysłany do Hongkongu

     Chiny mogły wejść w posiadanie komponentów ściśle tajnego amerykańskiego systemu uzbrojenia, donosi Politico. Do USA w celu naprawy wysłana została kabina myśliwca F-35. Trafiła jednak do Hongkongu. W efekcie pojawiły się obawy, że Chińczycy mogli uzyskać dostęp do kluczowej technologii.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)23:34
     US probes possible espionage after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong: Report

     Shipment of F-35 parts sent from Australia to US for repairs was rerouted while crossing Pacific, according to news outlet Politico

2. Sat, 19 September 2026

   2 reports
   • Politico Europe07:42
     Congress investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong

     The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.

   • Der Spiegel (Germany)12:14
     F-35: Wichtige Flugzeugteile offenbar per Post nach Hongkong umgeleitet

     Gerade erst hat Deutschland die erste F-35 von den USA gekauft. Nun wird bekannt: Wichtige Teile eines solchen Kampfjets sind auf dem Weg in die Reparatur nach Hongkong umgeleitet worden. Dort verliert sich ihre Spur.

3. Sun, 20 September 2026

   1 report
   • South China Morning Post07:08edited after publishing
     US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report

     The United States Congress has reportedly launched a probe after a shipment of sensitive F-35 fighter jet parts was said to have been unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong and went missing, with the city’s authorities declining to comment on the case. A spokesman for the Hong Kong government said over the weekend that it would not comment on individual cases, a day after US media outlet Politico reported the story. Citing three anonymous sources, Politico said the F-35 parts were shipped from...

4. Mon, 21 September 2026

   3 reports
   • Bloomberg Politics00:37
     F-35 Parts Diversion to Hong Kong Under Probe in US Congress

     A US House committee that oversees defense policy is investigating the diversion of potentially sensitive F-35 fighter jet components this year from Australia to Hong Kong, a spokesperson said.

   • Japan Times05:34
     F-35 parts diversion to Hong Kong under probe in U.S. Congress

     The incident has sparked concerns over reverse engineering of classified components of the fighter jet.

   • Channel News Asia09:12
     Australia says it protects tech, after report F-35 fighter parts diverted
5. Tue, 22 September 2026

   3 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)02:46
     Australia confirms jet parts went missing in Hong Kong, sparking China security fears

     Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia is helping the US investigate how F-35 jet fighter parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, but that no technologically "sensitive" components have been lost.

   • Channel News Asia07:11
     Australia confirms F-35 fighter parts missing after shipment unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong

     Lockheed Martin reportedly used a third company to ship the components, which were bound for the United States but ended up in Hong Kong instead.

   • The Guardian World07:36edited after publishing
     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 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”...

6. Wed, 23 September 2026

   4 reports
   • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)12:49
     Veliki skandal: Najstrože čuvani dijelovi moćnog zrakoplova F-35 umjesto u Americi završili u Kini
   • N1 Info (Croatia)13:28
     Skandal u samom vrhu američke vojske: Najstrože čuvani dijelovi moćnog zrakoplova završili u Kini

     Australiju i SAD potresa zasad neobjašnjivi skandal vezan za komponente borbenog zrakoplova F-35, koji se smatra najmodernijim borbenim zrakoplovom da

   • Bloomberg Politics20:10
     China Is Holding Sensitive F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong

     The Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong while being sent to the US from Australia, people briefed on the incident said.

   • Bloomberg Politics20:59
     China Is Holding Sensitive F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong

     The Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong while being sent to the US from Australia, people briefed on the incident said. UPS was shipping a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door from an Australian military F-35 that was being sent to the US for inspection and possible repair or disposal in late May, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Both parts,...

7. Thu, 24 September 2026

   11 reports
   • Japan Times01:20
     China holding sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong

     A cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door shipped via UPS from Australia to the U.S. were inexplicably diverted to the Chinese territory.

   • El Mundo (Spain)07:54
     Las piezas secretas del F-35 estadounidense que acabaron en manos de China

     Una cúpula y una puerta del compartimento de armas del caza estadounidense fueron desviadas a Hong Kong cuando viajaban de Australia a EEUU Leer

   • dailykos.com11:28
     How Did F-35 Stealth Parts End Up in China?

     Parts from an Australian F-35 fighter jet, including a cockpit canopy and a weapons-bay door, were handed over to UPS in late May for shipment to the United States for inspection and possible repair…

   • Al Jazeera English13:36
     Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?

     Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.

   • ČT24 (Czechia)15:08
     Do Číny se dostaly díly F-35. Pentagon vyšetřuje, jak je to možné

     Pentagon prověřuje, jak se v Čínou spravovaném Hongkongu ocitly součástky nejmodernějšího amerického stíhacího letounu. O případu ve středu informoval zpravodajský server Bloomberg, podle nějž Čína získala části vybavení pro „neviditelné stíhačky“ F-35, napsala v noci na čtvrtek agentura AP.

     2 reprints

     • iDNES (Czechia)24 Sept, 15:25their copy
     • iRozhlas (Czechia)24 Sept, 17:02their copy
   • Libération (France)15:46
     Des composants techniques d’avions américains F-35 aux mains de la Chine

     Partie d’Australie pour les Etats-Unis, la cargaison contenant des pièces sensibles a été détournée vers Hongkong et serait désormais examinée par les services de Pékin, assurent plusieurs médias américains. Le Congrès américain a ouvert une enquête.

   • Bloomberg Politics17:50
     China Is Holding Sensitive F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong

     The Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong while being sent to the US from Australia, people briefed on the incident said. Nicole Sy has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)18:59
     UPS! Dijelove bombardera slali kurirskom službom u SAD, a završili su u Hong Kongu. Kinezi se dokopali vrijedne tehnologije

     Komponente jednog od najnaprednijih američkih borbenih zrakoplova sada su u posjedu Kineza, prema izvješću Bloomberga. Kabina i vrata kokpita australskog nevidljivog lovca F-35 , poslani natrag Lockheed Martinu u SAD-u na popravak, nestali su na putu.

   • Novinky (Czechia)19:42
     Pentagon vyšetřuje, jak se součástky F-35 dostaly do Číny

     V Hongkongu po nečekaném odklonu skončily komponenty stíhačky F-35, které byly z Austrálie přepravovány do Spojených států. Podle zdrojů agentury Bloomberg mělo jít o kryt kokpitu a dveře zbraňového prostoru. Zatím není potvrzeno, o jak citlivé součástky jde a jestli by je mohla Čína využít ke svému prospěchu. Pentagon případ vyšetřuje a snaží se součástky získat zpět.

   • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)20:46
     Dijelove jednog od najnaprednijih borbenih aviona slali kurirskom službom u SAD, dogodio se nevjerojatan propust
   • The Hill23:03
     GOP lawmakers concerned after F-35 equipment ended up in China

     Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP lawmakers concerned after F-35 equipment ended up in China Republican lawmakers are concerned and are demanding more information from the Pentagon after sensitive F-35 parts were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong and are now in...

8. Wed, 30 September 2026

   1 report
   • radaronline.com23:30
     EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Given Strict Deadline to Explain How F-35 Parts Ended Up in China — as Congressman Raises Possibility of 'Intentional Act'

     Pete Hegseth is now facing questions after F-35 parts were reportedly diverted to China.

9. Fri, 2 October 2026

   1 report
   • South China Morning Post13:00
     China’s C919 jet faces further delivery delays amid US export chill: analysts

     A reported move by the United States to restrict exports of aircraft parts to China would place another speed bump on production of the C919 – a Chinese passenger jet designed to compete with Airbus and Boeing – as alternative sources of critical components for the plane are not readily available, according to analysts. The US Commerce Department has slowed export licensing for civilian aeroplane parts to China in recent weeks to strengthen Washington’s position in trade talks with Beijing,...

10. Wed, 7 October 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics22:49
      UPS Worker Missed Email, Letting China Get F-35 Parts

      China managed to get a hold of parts from an F-35 stealth fighter jet after a UPS employee missed an email warning not to route the shipment through Hong Kong. Wendy Benjaminson reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

11. Thu, 8 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)04:23
      China got hold of parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet due to missed email at UPS: Report

      Pentagon officials briefed House committee staff on diverted shipment, says Bloomberg report, as State Department investigating

    • zerohedge.com10:25
      "You've Got Mail": China Got Its Hands On F-35 Stealth Parts Because A UPS Worker Missed An Email<!-- -->

      ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

12. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics11:00
      How US F-35 Jet Parts Ended Up in China Via UPS

      The US defense industry’s use of commercial freight companies is facing scrutiny after a shipment diverted to Hong Kong by United Parcel Service Inc. resulted in potentially sensitive F-35 stealth jet parts falling into the hands of the Chinese government.

13. Sat, 10 October 2026

    1 report
    • Le Monde (France)12:00
      Défense américaine : la Chine a mis la main sur des pièces du très convoité chasseur furtif F-35 grâce à un e-mail non lu

      Pour accélérer leur livraison, un employé d’UPS a rerouté vers Hongkong deux composants du joyau de l’aviation militaire américaine, qui avaient quitté l’Australie pour les Etats-Unis. Il n’a pas vu que cette cargaison ne devait pas transiter par le territoire chinois, où elle se trouve toujours.

14. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:35
      UPS: Paketdienst liefert versehentlich Kampfjet-Teile nach China

      Eine übersehene E-Mail und eine Umleitung per UPS über Hongkong: Wie US-Tarnkappentechnik in chinesische Hände gelangte.

15. Mon, 26 October 2026

    1 report
    • ottawacitizen.com12:00
      DND refuses to say if it received secret F-35 report from U.S.