Trump 'Kill Switch' To Ground NATO F-35 Fighters? U.S. Allies In Panic, Germany Terrified

Germany is concerned that the U.S. could remotely disable its incoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets using a potential 'kill switch,' according to a Bild report. The fears stem from the jets’ heavy reliance on U.S. software and operational support. The $9 billion deal for 35 F-35A jets is set to begin deliveries in 2026, but German officials worry that if relations with Washington sour—especially under a Trump administration—the U.S. could restrict Germany’s access or disable the jets.