Anonymous
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7/2/2025, 6:10:30 AM No.509279272
>Despite efforts from Royal Navy technicians at the scene, the hydraulic issue that grounded the aircraft remains unresolved even after 10 days. Now, a 40-member expert team from the UK, along with personnel from the US, is expected to land in India to inspect and, if possible, repair the aircraft on-site.
>Initially, it was expected that the aircraft would be repaired in 2-3 days. However, the issue remains unresolved even after 10 days. If even this technical team fails to repair the aircraft, then officials are considering a more intricate option: flying the stranded stealth fighter out using a transport aircraft.
>The F-35 is known for its high maintenance costs. However, this episode has given India a first-hand experience of the technical difficulties in maintaining the aircraft.
>The incident, although unusual, will weigh heavily on the minds of Indian policymakers when they make a final decision.
>Incidentally, Trump offered the F-35 to India at a time when there is rising skepticism over the US’s reliability.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-f-35b-stealth-jet-remains-grounded-in-india/
>Initially, it was expected that the aircraft would be repaired in 2-3 days. However, the issue remains unresolved even after 10 days. If even this technical team fails to repair the aircraft, then officials are considering a more intricate option: flying the stranded stealth fighter out using a transport aircraft.
>The F-35 is known for its high maintenance costs. However, this episode has given India a first-hand experience of the technical difficulties in maintaining the aircraft.
>The incident, although unusual, will weigh heavily on the minds of Indian policymakers when they make a final decision.
>Incidentally, Trump offered the F-35 to India at a time when there is rising skepticism over the US’s reliability.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-f-35b-stealth-jet-remains-grounded-in-india/
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