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Pentagon Reassures Allies: No F-35 'Kill Switch'

3/20/2025

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The Pentagon has calmed fears among international partners in the F-35 program, confirming there is no "kill switch" to disable the advanced stealth fighter. This reassurance comes amid worries sparked by President Trump's military aid pause to Ukraine, leading some allies to rethink their future investments in the program that relies heavily on U.S. support.

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The Pentagon has calmed fears among international partners in the F-35 program, confirming there is no "kill switch" to disable the advanced stealth fighter. This reassurance comes amid worries sparked by President Trump's military aid pause to Ukraine, leading some allies to rethink their future investments in the program that relies heavily on U.S. support.