# Australia investigates how F-35 parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong

https://mins.news/en/item/68499

- The Guardian, 2026-09-22 07:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/22/australia-investigating-how-f-35-fighter-jet-parts-bound-for-us-went-missing-in-hong-kong

> Australia’s Defence Department is investigating why F-35 fighter-jet components being sent from Australia to the US were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong and remain missing months later. Acting prime minister Richard Marles said Australia’s role would be reviewed, while claiming the parts were not sensitive. The disappearance has raised concerns that stealth-related technology may have been exposed.

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