On June 14, 2025, a British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, due to low fuel while operating from the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Air Force facilitated the landing and coordinated with the UK authorities. Following the emergency landing, the aircraft developed a hydraulic system failure, which prevented it from returning to the carrier or flying onward. The jet remained grounded at the airport for nearly a month, becoming a notable presence in the region. Despite initial attempts, on-site repairs were unsuccessful due to the complexity of the technical issues. The UK government accepted India's offer to move the aircraft to the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. A team of British engineers, transported by a Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas, arrived in early July to assess and begin repairs. After weeks of logistical challenges and repair efforts, the F-35B was declared beyond on-site repair and was dismantled for transport back to the United Kingdom aboard a larger aircraft, likely a C-17. The British High Commission expressed gratitude for the support and collaboration of Indian authorities throughout the process. The fighter jet, valued at approximately $110 million, was finally repaired enough to be flown out of India around July 22, 2025, marking the end of its nearly five-week stay in Kerala.