Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted

The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.

Reporting via CBS News

First reported Sep 24, 2026, 11:30 p.m.

Published Oct 1, 2026, 2:55 p.m.

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