Can Europe modify F-35 jets without America’s approval? Dutch defence minister answers

 Netherlands’ top defense official suggested F-35 jet software could be “jailbroken” without US approval, raising questions about Europe’s operational autonomy. This comes amid ongoing US-Europe tensions over trade and Greenland, with Denmark regretting its F-35 purchase due to potential US leverage. Netherlands’ top defense official suggested F-35 jet software could be “jailbroken” without US approval, raising questions about Europe’s operational autonomy. This comes amid ongoing US-Europe tensions over trade and Greenland, with Denmark regretting its F-35 purchase due to potential US leverage.