Event Brief
Pentagon investigates after China obtained F-35 parts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 5:19 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 24, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: The Pentagon is investigating after China obtained parts from an F-35 stealth fighter jet. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the components ended up in Hong Kong, and he denied they were “sensitive equipment.”
WHO: Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles; Pentagon
WHAT: Pentagon investigates the acquisition of F-35 jet parts by China; Marles says the parts reached Hong Kong and were not sensitive equipment.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 12:59 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: Marles was responding to reporter questions about where the F-35 components ended up and whether they were sensitive equipment.
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