US EditionBritish Navy's F-35 fighter aircraft departs after 39 days following an emergency landing at an Indian airport
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, INDIA, JULY 22 – The British Royal Navy's F-35B fighter jet underwent extensive repairs by a UK team during a 39-day stay after hydraulic failure forced an emergency landing in India, incurring over $11,000 in parking fees.
- On July 22, 2025, the British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet departed Thiruvananthapuram airport after a 39-day grounding, en route to Darwin Airport, Australia.
- Facing a hydraulic fault on June 14, 2025, the jet diverted due to bad weather and low fuel, with Indian Air Force facilitating the emergency landing.
- British engineers arrived on July 6, and conducted repairs on landing gear and brakes at the Air India hangar.
- Memes of the `lonely F-35B` on social media, while Kerala Tourism Department shared `Kerala is such an amazing place. Definitely recommend`.
- Broader implications for future deployments include strengthened Indo-Pacific security cooperation and ongoing logistical and technical challenges for advanced military assets, as highlighted by the UK-India incident.
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