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India.com
11-07-2025
- General
- India.com
India beats US by capturing its best fifth generation fighter jet F-35B using..., puts big question mark...
(File) New Delhi: A US made British Royal Navy F-35B stealth fighter jet has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala since June 14. Now, it has to be dismantled and flown back to the United Kingdom. The reason behind the jet being grounded is a hydraulic failure, say sources. The F-35B stealth fighter jet is considered to be one of the world's most powerful and 'stealth' capable fighter aircraft. But this belief is reportedly disputed. We will tell you how this happened. What did America claim about F-35B? A big revelation has been made about the British Royal Navy's F-35B fighter jet stranded in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram since June 14. This aircraft is considered to be one of the world's most powerful and 'stealth' capable fighter aircraft, which is said to be almost impossible to catch by any radar. But the Indian Air Force (IAF) tracked this jet in a few seconds with their indigenous 'Integrated Air Command and Control System' (IACCS), which exposed the claims of America that the F-35B is the most powerful and stealthy fighter aircraft in the world. How was F-35B located by IAF? The F-35B fighter jet is known for its 'stealth' capability, which means that it can deceive the radar and is not easily caught. But the 'Integrated Air Command and Control System' (IACCS) of the Indian Air Force tracked it in a few seconds. IACCS is a very powerful network that includes many sensors, radars and control centers which are built to monitor the airspace. Why is America's claim shattered? America has been flaunting its fifth-generation fighter jet F-35B by claiming that it is the world's most sophisticated, powerful and stealth aircraft that cannot be detected as no radar or air defence system in the world can locate them. But India's IACCS founded this jet, thereby debunking the big claims made by the USA. This incident has hurt America's reputation in terms of arms and fighter jet sales. What is IACCS? The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) is an automated system developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to manage and control air defense operations. It integrates data from various sources, including radars, sensors, and communication nodes, to create a comprehensive and real-time picture of the airspace, enabling timely decision-making during air operations. After this incident, many countries of the world have acknowledged this indigenous system.
The Print
21-06-2025
- General
- The Print
Week since emergency landing, UK's F-35B fighter still grounded in Kerala; military airlift likely
The jet had been operating from UK Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and was flying outside India's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, which had been designated as its emergency recovery airfield. A larger technical team from the UK is expected to arrive in Kerala to carry out repairs and the jet may be flown back aboard a military transport aircraft if necessary. New Delhi: The British Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, a week after it made an emergency landing last Saturday following a suspected hydraulic failure. According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the fighter declared an emergency and was detected and identified by the IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), which cleared it for recovery. 'A Royal Navy F-35B fighter was recovered following an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of June 14. The IAF is providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft,' the IAF posted on X. Defence officials told news agency ANI that the aircraft initially landed due to low fuel and was refuelled by the IAF. However, a hydraulic failure occurred during its attempted return to the carrier. A maintenance team of the UK Navy had come and tried to rectify the problem, but could not. A bigger maintenance team is expected to come to recover the aircraft. If required, the aircraft may even be taken back in a military transport aircraft, according to the report. The F-35B Lightning II, developed by US defence giant Lockheed Martin, is widely regarded as one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. A fifth-gen stealth multirole jet, the F-35B is the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the F-35 family, built for operations from aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, the F-35B integrates stealth coatings, sensor fusion and electronic warfare capabilities, enabling it to detect, track and engage targets across air, land and sea. Multiple reports indicate that the fighter may have suffered fuel starvation on final approach, possibly damaging critical components of the jet's engine, which enables vertical landing. Since then, the aircraft has remained parked in the open at Bay No. 4, under guard of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and is subject to Kerala's intense monsoon conditions. India had reportedly offered to relocate the aircraft to a hangar or temporary shed, but the offer was not taken up by the Royal Navy. The move is believed to stem from concerns over the F-35B's sensitive technologies, including its stealth coating and advanced sensor fusion systems. No official statement has been issued on the matter. Keeping the aircraft in the open also permits the UK to maintain continuous satellite oversight of the fighter. Last Sunday, a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter delivered a replacement pilot and technical team for the jet. Additional technicians were flown in but returned to the carrier Tuesday, leaving a smaller crew to continue troubleshooting on site. The British team is stationed at the airport's emergency medical centre to maintain visual oversight of the jet, in line with British requests. The HMS Prince of Wales and its strike group are deployed in the Indo-Pacific and just concluded joint maritime exercises with the Indian Navy. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: Stage set for Russian 5th-gen fighter Su-57 demo at Aero India 2025, F-35 to be on static display
Time of India
20-06-2025
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- Time of India
UK Royal Navy F-35B could not fly back after hydraulic failure; fighter jet may return via military transport plane: Defence official
NEW DELHI: A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet that made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14 remains grounded due to a hydraulic system failure, defence officials confirmed on Friday. The aircraft may now be transported back to its carrier via a military transport aircraft if on-ground repairs remain unsuccessful. The stealth fighter, operating from the UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, was conducting routine flying outside Indian airspace and had designated Thiruvananthapuram as its emergency recovery airfield. According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the jet was forced to land due to low fuel. 'A few days ago, the F-35 fighter jet of the UK Navy had made an emergency landing due to low fuel, after which the Indian Air Force had provided all required support, including refuelling,' defence officials said. 'However, when the aircraft was going back, it developed a hydraulic failure and could not return.' A UK Navy maintenance team initially attempted repairs on site but failed to rectify the issue. Now, a larger maintenance team is expected to arrive to assess further options. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo 'If required, the aircraft may even be taken back in a military transport aircraft,' the officials added. In an earlier statement on X, the IAF confirmed the emergency recovery was detected and managed through its Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), and that it continues to assist with technical support for the aircraft's return.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
IAF says it identified and detected UK's F35B fighter jet: Has India cracked the 'stealth code'?
A F-35 fighter jet of the UK Navy made an emergency landing due to low fuel at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, and the Indian Air Force is providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft, in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The Indian Air Force successfully detected a Royal Navy F-35B fighter after it made an emergency landing near Thiruvananthapuram. The IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) identified and cleared the stealth aircraft, showcasing India's ability to track sophisticated, low-observable aircraft. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads F-35B: A multirole, low-observable aircraft Project Kusha: India's move toward self-reliance Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully identified and detected a Royal Navy F-35B — a multirole 'stealth' aircraft — after it made an emergency diversion near Thiruvananthapuram last incident has raised a key question: has India cracked the code to track aircraft designed to evade radar and operate undetected in hostile airspace?'A Royal Navy F-35B fighter recovered off an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of 14 June 25. Operating from UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, it was undertaking routine flying outside Indian ADIZ with Thiruvananthapuram earmarked as the emergency recovery airfield," the IAF said in a post on means the F-35B was not supposed to land in Thiruvananthapuram; it was a diversion due to an unspecified the IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) successfully identified and cleared the aircraft for recovery — a key demonstration of its ability to track a sophisticated, low-observable aircraft under unusual conditions.'On having declared a diversion off an emergency, the F35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS network and cleared for the recovery. IAF is providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft," IAF reveals two key points. First, the IACCS — a network of sensors, radars, and control centers — was able to track and identify the F-35B despite its stealth capabilities. Second, the IAF responded promptly and efficiently, offering all necessary support for the aircraft's recovery and eventual return to its F-35B is designed to perform a range of missions — from air-to-surface and electronic attack to air-to-air operations — while avoiding radar and remaining hard to carries advanced sensors and mission systems that allow it to operate in hostile airspace, share data securely, and employ its own weapons in a high-threat environment. The UK Royal Air Force first put it into service in 2018, and the Royal Navy followed in a short take-off and vertical landing aircraft, the F-35B can operate from aircraft carriers and forward bases in austere multirole fighter is also able to gather and distribute battlefield information through its sophisticated sensor suite, strengthening the capabilities of the platforms and forces that operate alongside Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) are currently developing Project Kusha, a homegrown long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to match the capabilities of advanced platforms like the is alongside the QRSAM, the QRS Air Defence Control System 'Akashteer', and the operational S-400s already deployed by the Kusha aims to integrate numerous sensors and control systems to form a multilayered air defence network — strengthening India's ability to respond to aerial threats promptly and effectively.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
U.K.'s F-35B fighter remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport
A Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet from the U.K. that made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Friday night following a technical snag remained grounded at the airport on Monday. The reason for emergency landing was initially attributed to low fuel as the fighter could not land on the U.K. aircraft carrier deployed at the sea after its routine sortie due to bad weather conditions prevailing in the Arabian Sea. However, according to sources, the jet had developed technical glitch. The aircraft has been parked at an isolated bay near the domestic terminal since Friday night. The pilot of the jet, who is being replaced by the Royal Navy as his duty time ends, was reportedly reluctant to stay away from the aircraft. The airport authorities then arranged a facility for him at the airside of the airport from where he could watch the aircraft throughout the day. A four-member crew deployed by the Royal Navy has been attending to the fifth-generation stealth fighter, which is known for short take-off and vertical landing capabilities. In a post on X on Sunday night, the Indian Air Force said 'the Royal Navy F-35B fighter recovered off an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of 14 June'. Operating from the U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, it was undertaking routine flying outside the Indian ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone), with Thiruvananthapuram earmarked as the emergency recovery airfield. On having declared a diversion off an emergency, the F-35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System) network and cleared for the recovery. IAF is providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft, said the post.
