Stranded F-35 Jet Still in India - Everything We Know so Far
- On June 14 at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, a British F-35B Lightning II made an emergency landing and remains stranded, raising security questions.
- A hydraulic failure and adverse weather caused the F-35B's emergency landing and diversion, blocking its return to HMS Prince of Wales.
- Valued at over $110 million, the F-35B's advanced stealth systems face security concerns, prompting UK lawmakers to demand assurances on technology protection.
- After two weeks, the UK government agreed to move the jet to a repair hangar as specialist teams arrived to begin repairs.
- This incident highlights UK-India defense cooperation and sets a precedent for protecting advanced military assets in non-NATO countries amid ongoing repair security concerns.
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British Aviation Team to Land in Kerala to Repair Stranded F-35B Fighter Jet
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A team of aviation engineers from the UK is expected to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on July 5 to repair an F-35B Lightning jet of Britain's Royal Navy, as the aircraft remains stranded following an emergency landing last month. India News | British Aviation Team to Land in Kerala to Repair Stranded F-35B Fighter Jet.
Stranded British F-35B jet in Kerala becomes unlikely tourism star
Thiruvananthapuram: What began last month as an emergency landing by a British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has unexpectedly turned into a marketing gift for Kerala Tourism. The jet, part of the UK’s most advanced stealth fleet, is awaiting repairs. Now, that brief military issue is being reimagined — not in air bases or defence circles, but in the world of travel and tourism. Also ReadUK’s F…
Jet, Set, Stay: Stranded British Navy F-35B turns accidental 'brand ambassador' for Kerala Tourism
What began as a technical emergency on June 14 (Saturday) turned into a quirky tourism moment for Kerala. A British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, among the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft, made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport- and has remained grounded since, awaiting repairs. Kerala tourism seizes the moment Rather than view the stranded jet as a security or logistical burden, Kerala Tourism …
Grounded For Days, British F-35 Fighter Jet Gets Kerala's "Thank You" Note
The British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which made an emergency landing on June 14 at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport due to adverse weather conditions, has now become a part of a Kerala Tourism campaign.
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