China holding sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong

The Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong while being sent to the U.S. from Australia, people briefed on the incident said. UPS was shipping a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door from an Australian military F-35 that was being sent to the U.S. for inspection and possible repair or disposal in late May, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Both parts, supplied by Lockheed Martin, were coated with radar-absorbing material that enhances their stealth capabilities, two of the people said.