Overview

• On June 14 the F-35B variant of the Royal Navy’s fifth-generation stealth fighter made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after reporting low fuel and a technical fault.
• A suspected hydraulic system failure has kept the aircraft grounded for four days as repair attempts continue.
• A Royal Navy team of technicians arrived on June 15 to inspect the jet, with six specialists returning to the carrier on June 17 while a core crew stays on-site.
• The Indian Air Force provided radar tracking and logistical support for the diversion and remains engaged in facilitating the repair effort.
• Central Industrial Security Force personnel maintain 24-hour security at Bay 4 of the airport as HMS Prince of Wales continues its Indo-Pacific deployment.