US Senate intelligence chair asks Pentagon to review supply chain over F-35 incident
The US Senate intelligence chair called on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review Pentagon supply chains after F-35 jet components were redirected to China.
The Republican chairman of the US Senate Intelligence Committee has requested that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth review the Pentagon's supply chain oversight. The demand follows an incident in which components designated for F-35 fighter jets were improperly diverted to Hong Kong during transit with United Parcel Service, resulting in the parts ending up in the custody of the Chinese government.
The incident has heightened scrutiny over security protocols surrounding sensitive military cargo and defense supply chain logistics. Lawmakers are seeking assurances that measures will be implemented to prevent future diversions of critical defense technology.
Sources: Bloomberg.