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Second F-35B jet forced to make emergency landing
JAPAN, AUG 10 – The emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport caused brief flight delays and marks the second British F-35B malfunction in Asia within two months, officials said.
- On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a British F-35B stealth fighter unexpectedly touched down at Kagoshima Airport in southwestern Japan due to a technical issue.
- The jet suffered a technical fault during flight while taking part in ongoing joint military exercises involving the UK, Japan, and the US, which started on August 4 and are scheduled to conclude next Tuesday.
- The emergency landing caused the runway to close for about 20 minutes, delaying some commercial flight arrivals and departures before operations resumed safely.
- The British High Commission conveyed sincere appreciation to Indian officials for their earlier assistance in fixing a similar jet that had been grounded in Kerala for more than a month due to a hydraulic issue.
- This incident marks the second recent emergency landing of a British F-35B, highlighting ongoing support cooperation and the UK’s intent to strengthen defense partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
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