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Dutch Defence Secretary Boldly Claims F-35 Software Could Be ‘Jailbroken’

Dutch Defence Secretary Gijs Tuinman told Dutch radio that the F‑35’s software could potentially be “jailbroken,” hinting at a future where the Netherlands might operate the jet without U.S. approval. He stopped short of confirming any concrete plan, noting the possibility would only be tested if political tensions escalated. The claim revives long‑standing concerns about the aircraft’s reliance on U.S. software updates, mission‑data files and a tightly controlled supply chain. Analysts stress that the F‑35’s 8 million‑line code and security architecture make independent modification extremely difficult.