Key facts
- A chemical tank explosion risk at GKN Aerospace's Garden Grove facility led to the evacuation of 40,000 residents.
- The GKN facility manufactures components for the F-35 stealth fighter jet, including its canopy.
- Far-left groups, including Palestine Action and Unity of Fields, have targeted defense contractors and the F-35 supply chain.
- These groups have published maps with personal information of individuals linked to Israel's defense industry.
- The chemical incident is being investigated, with a faulty valve in the cooling system reportedly blamed.
The chemical emergency at GKN Aerospace's facility in Garden Grove, California, which manufactures critical components for the F-35 fighter jet, has occurred amidst a broader campaign by far-left groups targeting defense contractors. These groups, such as Palestine Action, have been accused of disseminating personal information of individuals linked to Israel's defense industry and have previously targeted similar facilities. The incident at GKN, while officially attributed to a potential mechanical failure, raises concerns about the security and stability of the F-35 supply chain.