Has India cracked the ‘stealth code'? Chinese and Pakistani fighter jets are now…, Indian Air Force can…
Bad news for Pakistan: In a significant development and achievement for the Indian Armed Forces and the defence industry, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully detected and identified a Royal Navy F‑35B, a cutting-edge stealth fighter. The detection was made as the F-35B aircraft made an emergency diversion near Thiruvananthapuram. The development is being seen by defence experts as a major breakthrough as Pakistan is also expected to buy Chinese J‑35A stealth jets based on similar stealth technology. British F-35 fighter jet emergency landing
A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the International Airport here last week after running low on fuel as per a report by PTI news agency. As a result of the emergency landing, the Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing.
'The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally,' the report quoted sources as saying. The pilot later returned to the aircraft carrier aboard a helicopter, which also brought in a replacement to take over, the report added. Has India cracked the stealth code?
The detection of the Royal Navy F‑35B is seen as milestone in low-observable aircraft detection as it was done using India's advanced radar systems. Experts also say that the achievement may be making breakthroughs in radar technology of India, potentially 'cracking the stealth code.'
The development may raise a sense of panic for China and Pakistan as both of them have such stealth fighter jets. Indian Air Force reacts on British F-35B fighter jet landing
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said it is 'fully aware' of it and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons a day after a British F-35B fighter jet of the Royal Navy made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
The jet was operating from UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, and it was undertaking 'routine flying' outside Indian ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone), according to the IAF.
(With inputs from agencies)
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