Dutch Secretary of Defense threatens to 'jailbreak' nation's F-35 jet fighters — says it's just like jailbreaking an iPhone, in response to questions over software independence

Dutch Secretary of Defense Gijs Tuinman hinted at the possibility of a third party modifying the operating system of the Netherlands’ F-35 Lightning II fighters, likening it to jailbreaking an iPhone. This statement comes amid concerns over software independence and European nations' reliance on American technology. While the U.S. has not threatened to withhold support for the F-35, there are worries about potential vulnerabilities and rumors of embedded kill switches. However, modifying the advanced F-35 software is complex due to its encryption and millions of lines of code, posing significant risks if done incorrectly.