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British Navy's F-35 fighter aircraft departs after 39 days following an emergency landing at an Indian airport
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, INDIA, JUL 22 – A UK engineering team repaired the $115 million stealth jet after over 30 days grounded due to hydraulic and power unit failures, highlighting strong India-UK defense cooperation.
- In the final step of its recovery, British F-35B took off from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on July 22 after over a month grounded, Indian official said.
- On June 14, the jet diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, due to adverse weather and critically low fuel, after ground checks found hydraulic and auxiliary power unit issues, Thiruvananthapuram official said.
- On Monday , expert team removed the jet from the hangar after two-week maintenance, following the arrival of a 25-member UK technical team on July 6 aboard an RAF transport, and triggered AI-generated memes on Indian social media.
- A British High Commission Spokesperson in New Delhi expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for support, and the UK incurred around ₹8 lakh in parking and ground handling charges.
- The incident underscored the depth of India-UK defence cooperation, and the aircraft will proceed to a British carrier in Darwin, Australia, official said.
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