Fear and Rumors of a "Kill Switch" on US-Built Aircraft Swirl Among European Officials Amidst Tapering US Support of Ukraine

After Trump's clash with Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyy in the White House, it was fast: US arsenal deliveries were stopped, information was kept secret. Not only in Ukraine, which is dependent on US arms supplies in the war with Russia, raises the question of dependency. Also throughout Europe, the reliability of US arms is questioned.

Germany may refuse to buy US F-35 fighter jets over ‘kill switch’ – media

Germany could break a deal to buy 35 F-35A fighter jets if the United States decides to incorporate a remote “kill switch into the aircraft, German newspaper BILD reported. Although experts have rejected this possibility, this issue demonstrates growing mistrust between the US and Europe. The newspaper highlights that after the US remotely disabled the target acquisition

Billion-dollar arms deals create a dangerous Europe's dependence on US military technology. Trump could make it unusable from a distance.

Can the US choose to switch off European weapons?

German officials are sounding the alarm over what they say is a "kill switch" embedded in the US-made F-35 fighter jet. Experts say it's not that simple.

Could the US render Danish F-35 fighter jets useless and shut down key defense systems in Europe? Concern is spreading among European NATO countries after Donald Trump cut off Ukraine for days from vital intelligence, military support and servicing of American fighter jets in order to force and enforce his will.

Czechia: F-35 cannot be remotely controlled, deal proceeds

Czech Republic advances F-35 deal, dismisses remote control fears, as Germany voices concerns over U.S. ties. A deep look at NATO’s jet program.