<p>New Delhi: As an F-35B fighter jet of the UK's Royal Navy remained <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kerala/uks-110-million-f-35b-stealth-fighter-jet-stranded-in-kerala-for-a-week-3596943#:~:text=The%20jet%2C%20worth%20over%20%24110,problem%20in%20its%20hydraulic%20system.">stranded</a> in Kerala for over 10 days, British authorities on Wednesday said efforts are underway to repair the aircraft.</p>.<p>The jet, worth over $110 million and known to be one of the most advanced fighters globally, made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14.</p>.<p>The aircraft is part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group of the UK's Royal Navy.</p>.<p>"We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram international airport as quickly as possible," a British high commission spokesperson said.</p>.UK to purchase fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.<p>"We thank the Indian Authorities for their continued support," the official said.</p>.<p>The aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales due to adverse weather conditions.</p>.<p>Prioritising safety, the aircraft was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram international airport where it landed safely.</p>.<p>The aircraft has subsequently developed an engineering issue while on the ground which precluded its return to the carrier, it is learnt.</p>.<p>Engineers from HMS Prince of Wales assessed the aircraft and it was decided that the support of a UK-based engineering team was needed.</p>.<p>To minimise disruptions to the regular airport operations, the aircraft will be moved to a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility hangar once specialist equipment and UK engineering teams arrive, people familiar with the matter said.</p>.<p>Days after the fighter jet's emergency landing, the Indian Air Force said it was providing all necessary support for the "rectification and subsequent return" of the aircraft.</p>.<p>The HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group carried out military drills with the Indian Navy earlier this month.</p>.<p>The F-35B is the only fifth generation fighter jet with short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities, making it ideal for operating from smaller decks, austere bases and ships.</p>.<p>Known simply as the 'Lightning' in British service, the F-35 model is the short take off/vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the fighter jet that is designed to operate from short-field bases and air-capable ships.</p>
<p>New Delhi: As an F-35B fighter jet of the UK's Royal Navy remained <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kerala/uks-110-million-f-35b-stealth-fighter-jet-stranded-in-kerala-for-a-week-3596943#:~:text=The%20jet%2C%20worth%20over%20%24110,problem%20in%20its%20hydraulic%20system.">stranded</a> in Kerala for over 10 days, British authorities on Wednesday said efforts are underway to repair the aircraft.</p>.<p>The jet, worth over $110 million and known to be one of the most advanced fighters globally, made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14.</p>.<p>The aircraft is part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group of the UK's Royal Navy.</p>.<p>"We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram international airport as quickly as possible," a British high commission spokesperson said.</p>.UK to purchase fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.<p>"We thank the Indian Authorities for their continued support," the official said.</p>.<p>The aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales due to adverse weather conditions.</p>.<p>Prioritising safety, the aircraft was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram international airport where it landed safely.</p>.<p>The aircraft has subsequently developed an engineering issue while on the ground which precluded its return to the carrier, it is learnt.</p>.<p>Engineers from HMS Prince of Wales assessed the aircraft and it was decided that the support of a UK-based engineering team was needed.</p>.<p>To minimise disruptions to the regular airport operations, the aircraft will be moved to a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility hangar once specialist equipment and UK engineering teams arrive, people familiar with the matter said.</p>.<p>Days after the fighter jet's emergency landing, the Indian Air Force said it was providing all necessary support for the "rectification and subsequent return" of the aircraft.</p>.<p>The HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group carried out military drills with the Indian Navy earlier this month.</p>.<p>The F-35B is the only fifth generation fighter jet with short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities, making it ideal for operating from smaller decks, austere bases and ships.</p>.<p>Known simply as the 'Lightning' in British service, the F-35 model is the short take off/vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the fighter jet that is designed to operate from short-field bases and air-capable ships.</p>