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China allegedly intercepts F-35 parts due to shipping error

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Sensitive F-35 fighter jet parts, including a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door coated with radar-absorbing material, were allegedly intercepted by China after a shipping error. A UPS worker reportedly missed an email detailing ITAR regulations, opting to reroute the shipment through Hong Kong to expedite delivery. This decision bypassed secure transit routes required for such sensitive military technology, leading to the parts falling into Chinese hands. The incident has raised concerns about potential reverse engineering by China. AI

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China allegedly intercepts F-35 parts due to shipping error

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    China allegedly intercepted UPS-shipped F-35 parts after employee missed email warning

    A UPS worker missed an important email about securely routing top-secret F-35 parts so mistakenly opted for a Hong Kong transit for faster shipping.

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