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Denmark's defense committee head, Rasmus Jarlov, voices concerns over the F-35 purchase, fearing US leverage and potential "kill-switch" capabilities. He warns of risks to Denmark's defense if spare parts are withheld, echoing challenges faced by Ukraine. Jarlov advocates for investing in non-American military equipment to strengthen Europe.
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Overview:
• Rasmus Jarlov, the head of Denmark's defense committee, expressed regret over the decision to purchase the F-35 fighter jets, citing concerns that the US could leverage its support for the aircraft against Denmark.
• Jarlov raised fears regarding a potential "kill-switch" feature that could allow the US to disable the F-35s, although the Pentagon has denied such capabilities exist.
• He warned that the US could threaten to halt spare parts supplies, reminiscent of challenges faced by Ukraine, thereby compromising Denmark's defense capabilities.
• Jarlov criticized the US for potentially wanting to weaken Europe and strengthen Russia, advocating for Denmark to invest in non-American military equipment in the future.
• His comments reflect a broader trend among several countries, including Canada and Portugal, reevaluating their reliance on US military exports amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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