US Edition
Stranded UK F-35 Jet Becomes Unexpected Star in Indian Tourism Campaign
- On June 14, 2025, a British F-35B fighter jet was forced to divert and land unexpectedly at Thiruvananthapuram Airport in Kerala, India, where it remains grounded.
- The jet developed a hydraulic failure while on a sortie over the Arabian Sea, prompting the emergency landing during Operation Highmast exercises.
- A 40-member UK specialist team is working with Indian counterparts to repair the aircraft, which was moved under cover to a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility.
- Luke Pollard, the UK Minister for the Armed Forces, stated that a Royal Air Force team is present in Thiruvananthapuram collaborating with Indian officials, while Kerala’s tourism secretary described the jet’s deployment as part of a creative and lighthearted tourism initiative.
- The incident raises concerns over stealth technology security and carries diplomatic and reputational implications, while also strengthening UK-India defense cooperation.
41 Articles
41 Articles
Stranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign
India’s southern state of Kerala has found a unique ambassador to promote its coconut palm-lined beaches, backwaters and vibrant culture to tourists - a British F-35 fighter jet that has been stranded there since mid-June.
Stranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism
NEW DELHI: India’s southern state of Kerala has found a unique ambassador to promote its coconut palm-lined beaches, backwaters and vibrant culture to tourists — a British F-35 fighter jet that has been stranded there since mid-June. The Royal Navy aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at the airport of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on June 14 and has been
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.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
