Summary
European nations refute claims that the U.S. has a “kill switch” for F-35 fighter jets, despite concerns raised after Trump suspended military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine.
While no evidence confirms such a switch, experts warn the U.S. could limit access to crucial software updates.
Belgium and Switzerland assert their F-35s remain autonomous but acknowledge reliance on U.S. data systems.
Set to receive 35 F-35s in 2026, some German politicians are questioning whether the purchase should have been made amid these concerns.
why in the absolute fuck would the United States want to cripple the European military?
Why would the US want to abandon Ukraine and undermine NATO by threatening EU countries that “don’t pay enough”?
So the US can pull their own troops out.
There is no “why” only the mad king’s whim.
I’m angry too but circle jerk comments like this are not very insightful
It wasn’t intended to be insightful.
I see a lot of discussions about why MAGA-fascists have flipped sides, but few talk about ideological alignment: they haven’t changed sides, they are just revealing their alignment with dictatorships. It’s workers against oligarchs, across the globe. This is the actual New World Order.
Because they’re besties with Russia now.
Easier for Russia to either invade or exert power?