Fear and Rumors of a "Kill Switch" on US-Built Aircraft Swirl Among European Officials Amidst Tapering US Support of Ukraine
- Germany is discussing the purchase of 35 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets amid concerns over potential U.S. Control features, known as a 'kill switch' for the jets.
- Wolfgang Ischinger indicated this concern, suggesting that if fears are valid, Germany might reconsider their F-35 contract.
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If Trump wants to, Europe's F-35 will stay on the ground!
After Trump's clash with Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyy in the White House, it was fast: US arsenal deliveries were stopped, information was kept secret. Not only in Ukraine, which is dependent on US arms supplies in the war with Russia, raises the question of dependency. Also throughout Europe, the reliability of US arms is questioned.
US can cripple weapons systems in Europe: Donald Trump's new blackmail weapon causes deep concern
Could the US render Danish F-35 fighter jets useless and shut down key defense systems in Europe? Concern is spreading among European NATO countries after Donald Trump cut off Ukraine for days from vital intelligence, military support and servicing of American fighter jets in order to force and enforce his will.
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