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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Arpan Rai

British stealth fighter jet stranded in India after emergency landing

India
  • A Royal Navy F-35B Lightning jet, valued at £80m, has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in southern India for over 10 days.
  • The stealth fighter, operating from HMS Prince of Wales, made an emergency landing on June 14 due to bad weather and a technical issue encountered off the coast of Kerala.
  • The Royal Navy reportedly declined an offer to move the jet to a hangar, citing concerns about protecting its advanced technologies.
  • The Indian Air Force confirmed the emergency landing and is providing support, with the Central Industrial Security Force guarding the aircraft round the clock.
  • A specialist team from the UK is required to repair the aircraft, as it cannot take off without their assistance.

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Concerns for classified technology after British F-35 stealth fighter jet makes emergency landing in India

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