Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong
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The Department of Defence is examining how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US from Australia were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, the acting prime minister, Richard Marles, has said.
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What happened
The Department of Defence is examining how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US from Australia were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, the acting prime minister, Richard Marles, has said.
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Common ground
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong?
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- What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?