New Delhi: British Royal Navy’s Lightning II stealth fighter jet, F-35B remained grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for more than 10 days due to low fuel and poor sea conditions, after it made an emergency landing on the night of June 14. British authorities said that the aircraft developed an “engineering issue” which delayed its return, adding that efforts are underway to repair the aircraft.

The British authorities said that the aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales due to adverse weather conditions and was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India, where it landed safely on June 14. “The aircraft subsequently developed an engineering issue whilst on the ground which precluded its return to........

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