- 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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