A lot of the F-35 parts are produced in Europe, it’s mostly the software that is a concern. But it’s not like there are any alternatives right now. Developing a new European plane will take decades.
As I said, there are some concerns, but no, there is no out-right “kill switch” or any remote control capability.
Really the biggest risk is the US withholding future software updates for a while, forcing operators to implement their own software packages for those the US will no longer provide updates for.
A lot of the F-35 parts are produced in Europe, it’s mostly the software that is a concern. But it’s not like there are any alternatives right now. Developing a new European plane will take decades.
I would think the software would be a little more concerning, if there is any truth to this article https://eutoday.net/germany-concerned-over-f-35-kill-switch/
As I said, there are some concerns, but no, there is no out-right “kill switch” or any remote control capability.
Really the biggest risk is the US withholding future software updates for a while, forcing operators to implement their own software packages for those the US will no longer provide updates for.