Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:16am on 21 Jul 2025,Monday India Global
The British F-35B fighter jet, grounded at Thiruvananthapuram Airport since June 14 due to poor weather and low fuel, is cleared for departure on July 21. Initially facing hydraulic and APU issues, early repair efforts failed. A 14-member UK crew arrived on July 6 with specialized equipment, successfully restoring the aircraft at the MRO facility. The jet, part of HMS Prince of Wales’ Carrier Strike Group, may rejoin the fleet or head to a RAF base in the Middle East. The incident sparked online buzz and British parliamentary debate. India’s Ministry of Defence facilitated swift support, highlighting growing UK-India defence ties. (PC: India Today)
