The “kill switch” narrative posits that the U.S. can deactivate or limit the combat functions of F-35s sold to allied nations ...

Fears Donald Trump could hit a 'kill switch' that could disable Europe's fleet of F-35 stealth jets have today been branded 'disinformation b****cks' by a British spymaster. Germany is set to ...

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin swear there’s no secret “kill switch” that they can flip to remotely disable the F-35 fighter jet. But the logistical supply chains and software requirements ...

Although the stealth fighter is the backbone of modern Western air forces, some are worried about whether the US could immobilise weapon systems with a so-called kill switch. Trump threatened to ...

Sometimes, a small incident reveals larger truths about our world. Consider reports that some North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies are rethinking plans to buy American-made F-35 fighters.

Though there is no evidence to suggest such a ‘switch’ exists ... The US has not commented on whether they have the power to ‘kill’ a country’s use of weapons it has sold or leased.