'Repairs are underway': F-35B grounded in Thiruvananthapuram moved to hangar; UK thanks India for support
Monday, 7 July 2025 () A Royal Navy F-35B fighter, grounded in Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to an emergency landing, has been moved to a maintenance hangar for repairs. The UK Ministry of Defence expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support. British engineers arrived via RAF aircraft with specialized equipment to fix the aircraft, which experienced issues during refuelling.
Kerala Tourism cleverly capitalized on the unexpected grounding of a British Royal Navy's advanced F-35B fighter jet at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.. IndiaTimes
Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation. As Beijing condemns the operation as “destabilizing,” London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence. Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asia’s most volatile waters?
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