The Entire F-35 is One Big Switch: Social Media Mocks Pentagon's Statement.

The Pentagon denies the existence of a switch for F-35 fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. According to the Joint Program Office for the F-35, the program operates in accordance with agreements that provide operators with the necessary capabilities for the maintenance and operation of their aircraft.

In January, the manufacturer reported that it received orders for 408 aircraft.

European governments, including Canada and Portugal, are questioning the use of American-made fighters.

However, Lockheed Martin refers to statements from defense officials in Belgium and Switzerland, who also deny the possibility of remotely disabling F-35 jets.

However, there are suppliers who express concerns regarding the support of the aircraft, including spare parts and software updates.

The reputation of the F-35 program may suffer due to these speculations.

‘There is no kill switch’—The F-35 'kill switch' rumor has been debunked.“After weeks of speculation, the Pentagon formally denies having the ability to remotely disable @LockheedMartin’s F-35 fighter jets.”

— F-35 Lightning II (@thef35) March 18, 2025

Social media users are posting ironic comments regarding the Pentagon's statement about the absence of a switch. Some point to the issue of dependency on the supply of spare parts and software.

Overall, these speculations may negatively impact the participation of some countries in the F-35 fighter program.