🔍 Can Donald Trump remotely disable European Allies’ F-35 fighter jets?
Claims suggest the U.S. holds a “kill-switch” to disable allies’ F-35 jets — how much control does Washington really have? Let’s fact-check those claims in 2 minutes.
FACT-CHECK
📌 1. The Claim
- The United States possesses a “kill-switch” enabling it to remotely disable F-35 fighter jets operated by European allies.
📌 2. Origin of the Claim
- European allies are increasingly concerned that the U.S. may possess a “kill switch” enabling it to remotely disable F-35 fighter jets it supplies. This potential control has sparked fears over operational sovereignty and digital dependency, particularly regarding U.S. dominance over mission systems and software updates.
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