The F-35 Stealth Fighter Is a Bad News Machine

The F-35 Stealth Fighter Is a Bad News Machine

Key Points and Summary – Fears of a secret F-35 “kill switch” are a myth, but the reality of American control is causing European allies to panic and turn away. The F-35 is a software-driven “flying computer” completely dependent on a U.S.-controlled lifeline of spare parts, maintenance, and critical updates. While there’s no remote shutdown button, the U.S. could easily hobble any allied fleet by withholding this support. Fueled by diplomatic t…