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Economic Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Indian radar triggered F-35 emergency lockdown? YouTuber's viral video explains why UK's stealth fighter jet is stuck in Kerala
F-35 fighter jet left out in the rain Why is Lockheed Martin involved? Landing in India wasn't random, claims YouTuber Live Events Did India's radar system lock the stealth jet? A failed spy attempt? Stuck F-35: The unanswered questions (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A British F-35B fighter jet has been lying grounded at a civilian airport in Kerala for nearly two weeks, following an emergency landing. The jet, part of the UK's participation in 'Operation High Mast,' reportedly landed due to weather-related issues, low fuel, and technical glitches. However, YouTuber Amit Sengupta has contested this narrative, claiming the aircraft's presence could be the result of something far more to a viral vidoe by Sengupta, the F-35B, considered one of the world's most advanced stealth aircraft, is stuck exposed to Kerala's monsoon. 'Even broken furniture and old scooters in a gully gets fixed faster than this,' he said in the situation has escalated with news that a 40-member team from the UK, including engineers from Lockheed Martin, the jet's original manufacturer, is being dispatched. Sengupta raised a question: 'Why do you need people from Lockheed Martin, original equipment manufacturer? That only means one thing… either the jet is locked and you need people from OEM who are authorised and trained to handle it or maybe unlock it.'He suggests that the jet's lockdown might not be a routine technical glitch, but possibly a deeper issue involving encrypted software, firmware, or stealth components that only the manufacturer can challenges the idea that bad weather or fuel shortage forced the jet to land in India. He notes that British naval aircraft usually operate in groups with multiple landing and support options at sea. He argues that if this F-35B still landed in India, a non-NATO country, it likely wasn't a matter of choice by the pilot.'The F-35B landed at a Kerala civilian airport, not even at the adjacent air force station located right next to it,' Sengupta pointed out. He claims this is because the jet's system may have overridden manual controls and chosen the nearest safe civilian runway as part of its emergency landing Indian Air Force officially stated: 'The aircraft was detected and identified by the Indian Air Force's IACCCS network and was cleared for recovery.' IACCCS stands for Integrated Air Command and Control System, India's high-level defence network for monitoring aerial threats."Sengupta believes this radar detection may have been the trigger. 'As soon as the jet entered a certain range, India's IACCCS detected and logged onto it using radar and electronic warfare systems. That lock triggered a self-defense response inside the F-35B, possibly a firmware-based system lock or cyber interference.'In the final part of his analysis, Sengupta makes a more controversial claim: that the F-35B's mission was never routine. Instead, he suggests the UK may have been testing India's radar defences under the cover of a joint exercise. 'So basically in the name of joint exercise, Britain used one of its F-35B to test or probe India's air defense network.'He claims the stealth jet may have been used to map India's radar coverage and electronic response patterns. But India's early detection system possibly responded in a way that forced the F-35 into lockdown. 'It probably thought it could sneak in, sniff around, and slip out unnoticed, but then it got grounded.'The presence of Lockheed Martin engineers, the unusual choice of a civilian landing site, and the length of time the jet has remained grounded have all raised serious questions. If the UK's most advanced jet requires manufacturer-level intervention, it could point to either a highly complex malfunction, or, as Sengupta suggests, the possibility of India's defence system forcing an emergency of now, neither the British Ministry of Defence nor Indian authorities have offered a detailed explanation beyond the original statement. The jet remains in Kerala, as does speculation around why it landed, why it hasn't left, and what really happened in India's airspace.(Disclaimer: This article is based on a YouTube video for informational purposes. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of Reader discretion is advised.)
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian radar triggered F-35 emergency lockdown? YouTuber's viral video explains why UK's stealth fighter jet remains stuck in Kerala
A British F-35B fighter jet has been lying grounded at a civilian airport in Kerala for nearly two weeks, following an emergency landing. The jet, part of the UK's participation in 'Operation High Mast,' reportedly landed due to weather-related issues, low fuel, and technical glitches. However, YouTuber Amit Sengupta has contested this narrative, claiming the aircraft's presence could be the result of something far more serious. F-35 fighter jet left out in the rain According to a viral vidoe by Sengupta, the F-35B, considered one of the world's most advanced stealth aircraft, is stuck exposed to Kerala's monsoon. 'Even broken furniture and old scooters in a gully gets fixed faster than this,' he said in the video. Why is Lockheed Martin involved? The situation has escalated with news that a 40-member team from the UK, including engineers from Lockheed Martin, the jet's original manufacturer, is being dispatched. Sengupta raised a question: 'Why do you need people from Lockheed Martin, original equipment manufacturer? That only means one thing… either the jet is locked and you need people from OEM who are authorised and trained to handle it or maybe unlock it.' He suggests that the jet's lockdown might not be a routine technical glitch, but possibly a deeper issue involving encrypted software, firmware, or stealth components that only the manufacturer can access. Landing in India wasn't random, claims YouTuber Sengupta challenges the idea that bad weather or fuel shortage forced the jet to land in India. He notes that British naval aircraft usually operate in groups with multiple landing and support options at sea. He argues that if this F-35B still landed in India, a non-NATO country, it likely wasn't a matter of choice by the pilot. Live Events You Might Also Like: 'Abhi theek karta hoon': As most advanced F-35 fighter jet stays grounded in Kerala for 19 days, memers mock US, UK repair efforts 'The F-35B landed at a Kerala civilian airport, not even at the adjacent air force station located right next to it,' Sengupta pointed out. He claims this is because the jet's system may have overridden manual controls and chosen the nearest safe civilian runway as part of its emergency landing protocol. Did India's radar system lock the stealth jet? The Indian Air Force officially stated: 'The aircraft was detected and identified by the Indian Air Force's IACCCS network and was cleared for recovery.' IACCCS stands for Integrated Air Command and Control System, India's high-level defence network for monitoring aerial threats." Sengupta believes this radar detection may have been the trigger. 'As soon as the jet entered a certain range, India's IACCCS detected and logged onto it using radar and electronic warfare systems. That lock triggered a self-defense response inside the F-35B, possibly a firmware-based system lock or cyber interference.' A failed spy attempt? In the final part of his analysis, Sengupta makes a more controversial claim: that the F-35B's mission was never routine. Instead, he suggests the UK may have been testing India's radar defences under the cover of a joint exercise. 'So basically in the name of joint exercise, Britain used one of its F-35B to test or probe India's air defense network.' You Might Also Like: 'Tukde-Tukde': Stuck F-35B fighter jet in Kerala to be now flown back into pieces as 40-member engineering team fails to repair He claims the stealth jet may have been used to map India's radar coverage and electronic response patterns. But India's early detection system possibly responded in a way that forced the F-35 into lockdown. 'It probably thought it could sneak in, sniff around, and slip out unnoticed, but then it got grounded.' Stuck F-35: The unanswered questions The presence of Lockheed Martin engineers, the unusual choice of a civilian landing site, and the length of time the jet has remained grounded have all raised serious questions. If the UK's most advanced jet requires manufacturer-level intervention, it could point to either a highly complex malfunction, or, as Sengupta suggests, the possibility of India's defence system forcing an emergency lockdown. As of now, neither the British Ministry of Defence nor Indian authorities have offered a detailed explanation beyond the original statement. The jet remains in Kerala, as does speculation around why it landed, why it hasn't left, and what really happened in India's airspace. You Might Also Like: 'India focusing on...': Top defence ministry official reveals what India is planning for 5th-gen fighter jets
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian radar triggered F-35 emergency lockdown? YouTuber's viral video explains why UK's stealth fighter jet is stuck in Kerala
A British F-35B fighter jet has been lying grounded at a civilian airport in Kerala for nearly two weeks, following an emergency landing. The jet, part of the UK's participation in 'Operation High Mast,' reportedly landed due to weather-related issues, low fuel, and technical glitches. However, YouTuber Amit Sengupta has contested this narrative, claiming the aircraft's presence could be the result of something far more serious. F-35 fighter jet left out in the rain According to a viral vidoe by Sengupta, the F-35B, considered one of the world's most advanced stealth aircraft, is stuck exposed to Kerala's monsoon. 'Even broken furniture and old scooters in a gully gets fixed faster than this,' he said in the video. Why is Lockheed Martin involved? The situation has escalated with news that a 40-member team from the UK, including engineers from Lockheed Martin, the jet's original manufacturer, is being dispatched. Sengupta raised a question: 'Why do you need people from Lockheed Martin, original equipment manufacturer? That only means one thing… either the jet is locked and you need people from OEM who are authorised and trained to handle it or maybe unlock it.' He suggests that the jet's lockdown might not be a routine technical glitch, but possibly a deeper issue involving encrypted software, firmware, or stealth components that only the manufacturer can access. Landing in India wasn't random, claims YouTuber Sengupta challenges the idea that bad weather or fuel shortage forced the jet to land in India. He notes that British naval aircraft usually operate in groups with multiple landing and support options at sea. He argues that if this F-35B still landed in India, a non-NATO country, it likely wasn't a matter of choice by the pilot. Live Events You Might Also Like: 'Abhi theek karta hoon': As most advanced F-35 fighter jet stays grounded in Kerala for 19 days, memers mock US, UK repair efforts 'The F-35B landed at a Kerala civilian airport, not even at the adjacent air force station located right next to it,' Sengupta pointed out. He claims this is because the jet's system may have overridden manual controls and chosen the nearest safe civilian runway as part of its emergency landing protocol. Did India's radar system lock the stealth jet? The Indian Air Force officially stated: 'The aircraft was detected and identified by the Indian Air Force's IACCCS network and was cleared for recovery.' IACCCS stands for Integrated Air Command and Control System, India's high-level defence network for monitoring aerial threats." Sengupta believes this radar detection may have been the trigger. 'As soon as the jet entered a certain range, India's IACCCS detected and logged onto it using radar and electronic warfare systems. That lock triggered a self-defense response inside the F-35B, possibly a firmware-based system lock or cyber interference.' A failed spy attempt? In the final part of his analysis, Sengupta makes a more controversial claim: that the F-35B's mission was never routine. Instead, he suggests the UK may have been testing India's radar defences under the cover of a joint exercise. 'So basically in the name of joint exercise, Britain used one of its F-35B to test or probe India's air defense network.' You Might Also Like: 'Tukde-Tukde': Stuck F-35B fighter jet in Kerala to be now flown back into pieces as 40-member engineering team fails to repair He claims the stealth jet may have been used to map India's radar coverage and electronic response patterns. But India's early detection system possibly responded in a way that forced the F-35 into lockdown. 'It probably thought it could sneak in, sniff around, and slip out unnoticed, but then it got grounded.' Stuck F-35: The unanswered questions The presence of Lockheed Martin engineers, the unusual choice of a civilian landing site, and the length of time the jet has remained grounded have all raised serious questions. If the UK's most advanced jet requires manufacturer-level intervention, it could point to either a highly complex malfunction, or, as Sengupta suggests, the possibility of India's defence system forcing an emergency lockdown. As of now, neither the British Ministry of Defence nor Indian authorities have offered a detailed explanation beyond the original statement. The jet remains in Kerala, as does speculation around why it landed, why it hasn't left, and what really happened in India's airspace. You Might Also Like: 'India focusing on...': Top defence ministry official reveals what India is planning for 5th-gen fighter jets
Telegraph
10-04-2025
- General
- Telegraph
The Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group is headed out. Can it cope with the Houthis, or China?
There is nothing quite like the buzz on a warship that is about to deploy. There are hundreds of people coming and going each day, each with their own part to play. The ship is being cleaned up, scaffolding comes down, maintenance hatches are put back in, the false decking that makes the inside of the ship so untidy is being ditched. New joiners arrive every day for induction; all are slightly nervous but keen to get going. Well, most are… It feels like the ship is somehow tightening up. For me it always brought a mix of excited anticipation, a little bit of fear (is this going to be 'the one'?) and some sadness as yet another period of family separation loomed. And so it will be in the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales today and her accompanying group as they get ready for their eight month trip to the Indo-Pacific. It was announced on Wednesday that the ships of Operation High Mast will sail on 22 April. The accompanying figures are impressive. Op High Mast will involve 4,000 service personnel: 2,500 from the Navy, 900 from the British Army and just under 600 from the RAF, many of whom will be in the flagship supporting 24 embarked UK fighter jets. Twelve countries are involved with Norway, Spain and Canada all contributing ships. The task group itself includes our carrier, a Type 45 destroyer, a Type 23 Frigate, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker and a nuclear powered attack submarine. The Norwegian navy will contribute a frigate (with a Royal Navy helicopter embarked) and a replenishment ship whilst Spain and Canada send one frigate each. Comparisons with the US are inevitable, so I'll summarise it by saying our group is numerically larger but has slightly less tonnage than a standard US Navy Carrier Strike Group. In one area in particular, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), the Royal Navy led force is better. There are also decent overlapping capabilities between the different ships and the British CSG can therefore protect itself against all surface threats and everything but the very most dangerous missiles. The Type 45 destroyer and Type 23 frigate already have a number of kills on their score sheet, including an Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile.
