Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet

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The Pentagon is investigating after parts of the F-35 stealth fighter jet were obtained by China. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles confirmed the components ended up in Hong Kong but denied that any sensitive equipment was involved.

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles acknowledged that the jet components ended up in Hong Kong when responding to questions from reporters; but he denied that the missing parts were “sensitive equipment.”