The curious case of F-35 Fighter Jet Stranded in India
The curious case of F-35 Fighter Jet Stranded in India
A British F-35B fighter jet, valued at over $100 million, has been stuck at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport for weeks, triggering global intrigue and conspiracy theories. Was it just a technical failure, or something bigger? After a weather diversion from the HMS Prince of Wales, the warplane developed a fault, keeping it grounded under constant British surveillance. Now, aviation experts and defense analysts are questioning NATO's silence. Is this about sensitive technology, secret surveillance, or a warning in the Indo-Pacific power game? From cockpit lockdowns to speculation about QUAD strategy and China-U.S. rivalry, this video unpacks every angle of one of the most curious military stories of 2025.
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