👀 US Fears China Snooping On Saudi F-35s
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Economic Times · 1 min read · · Updated
🍿 OOPS SAYS
Selling your most advanced stealth jets to a country that's BFFs with Beijing is certainly one way to test if the "do not copy" label actually works.
What actually happened
Washingtons proposed transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Riyadh has prompted reported scrutiny within the US intelligence community over the possibility of Beijing gaining access to sensitive military technology. The concerns reportedly stem from Chinas growing defence and technology links with Saudi Arabia, including access to military facilities and Chinese-built telecommunications infrastructure in the kingdom.
Key points
- Washingtons proposed transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Riyadh has prompted reported scrutiny within the US intelligence community over the possibility of Beijing gaining access to sensitive military technology.
- The concerns reportedly stem from Chinas growing defence and technology links with Saudi Arabia, including access to military facilities and Chinese-built telecommunications infrastructure in the kingdom.
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