I haven’t done adequate due diligence yet - could be inaccurate
I came across this article alleging that Germany is considering bailing on the F-35 aircraft because the US can remotely disable them.
If the US could do this to German F-35s, presumably they can do it to ours…
Additional reporting alleging concern in Canadian defence circles
This report explains F-35 have no remote control nor kill switch, but depend on US companies for maintenance and parts.
Source : https://interestingengineering.com/military/f35-kill-switch-reports-debunked
Source : https://www.twz.com/air/you-dont-need-a-kill-switch-to-hobble-exported-f-35s