The F-35 Shipment That Went to Hong Kong: Why Critical Components Need Verifiable Custody

Australia confirmed on 22 September that unserviceable F-35 components shipped from the country for repair in the United States had instead been diverted to Hong Kong. The Australian government is assisting US authorities and Lockheed Martin with the investigation. ABC reported that the shipment included a canopy incorporating radar-resistant technology and that an intermediary was responsible for transport.