Australia investigates missing F-35 parts after Hong Kong diversion
Parts shipped from Australia went missing after a Hong Kong diversion. Australia is assisting a US investigation; the minister's view that the parts were not sensitive is not a final technical finding.
F-35 aircraft parts shipped from Australia went missing after a diversion to Hong Kong. Australia is examining its end of the shipment and helping the United States investigate. Defence Minister Richard Marles said his understanding was that the missing parts were not sensitive. He directed definitive questions about that assessment to the United States and the program's prime contractor. The reason for the diversion and any access to the parts remain unconfirmed.