A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, one of the world's most advanced and expensive military aircraft, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over five weeks due to a technical malfunction. The jet was forced to make an emergency landing on June 14 after encountering bad weather and subsequently developed a hydraulic fault. Its extended stay in India sparked a wave of memes and public fascination, as well as logistical and diplomatic coordination between the UK and Indian authorities. After repairs by a UK engineering team and clearance from Indian officials, the jet finally departed for Australia, resuming its operational duties. The incident highlighted both the complexities of deploying cutting-edge military technology abroad and the unexpected costs and attention such events can generate.
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