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UK to Tow Stranded F-35B Into Hangar as Repair Team Arrives in Kerala

A 40-member UK team with a special tow vehicle will move the jet into Thiruvananthapuram Airport’s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul hangar for hydraulic repairs under Indian Air Force support.

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Thiruvananthapuram: A British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at...

Overview

  • The F-35B made an emergency landing on June 14 at Thiruvananthapuram after low fuel and adverse weather prevented its return to HMS Prince of Wales.
  • Inspection revealed a hydraulic system failure that Royal Navy technicians could not rectify, grounding the $110 million stealth fighter.
  • UK authorities initially declined India’s hangar offer to protect classified technologies but have now approved relocating the jet to the MRO facility.
  • A 40-member British engineering team and towing equipment are en route to Kerala to carry out on-site hydraulic repairs.
  • The Indian Air Force and CISF personnel continue to secure the site and facilitate operations, highlighting deepening UK-India defense cooperation.