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BurnDoubt

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10. Kill Switch?????

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Mar 16, 2025, 02:21 AM

Mar 2025

Read a post several days ago discussing the notion that F-35's and likely other armaments are equipped with a "Kill Switch" to disable them in the event they "fall into the wrong hands". I don't have any back-up to support this notion. If true, I would think this would be an issue when considering these sales. Does anyone have any input regarding this?

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Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 2025 OP

Not to worry (about U.S. Fighter makers) 3825-87867 Mar 2025 #1

I have felt for a long time that moniss Mar 2025 #2

Ugh, and then use it against US troops IronLionZion Mar 2025 #7

The SAAB Gripen suits Canada better LiberalLovinLug Mar 2025 #3

the Eurofighter Typhoon is also a good substitute. mwooldri Mar 2025 #6

I can't wait for them to tell NORAD...............that you have to go way out into the pacific to get to Alaska...... turbinetree Mar 2025 #4

Unfortunately, we've already paid for 10 of them upfront OnlinePoker Mar 2025 #5

Not gone as they can be used to learn from. Then those lessons can be applied towards fighters from reliable allies. /nt artemisia1 Mar 2025 #8

European weapons for a European war make more sense. amcgrath Mar 2025 #9

Kill Switch????? BurnDoubt Mar 2025 #10

I can imagine with all the technology built into those planes ToxMarz Mar 2025 #11

Obviously the US markodochartaigh Mar 2025 #12

The ultimate insult. The one finger salute. twodogsbarking Mar 2025 #13

OR BumRushDaShow Mar 2025 #14

The U.S.A. itself needs to abandon this turkey. hunter Mar 2025 #15

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