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 "title": "German Pistorius Reevaluates U.S. Weapons & F-35 Deal Over US Control Risks",
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 "excerpt": "Although the Pentagon denies any “kill switch” exists, analysts point out that the US retains critical control over data, software updates, and spare parts, effectively giving it significant influence over the aircraft's operational readiness.",
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