In a hot fighter-jet market, an F-35 is unable to take off
In the midst of this, the world’s superior fighter aircraft built by Lockheed Martin, America, makes a little bad pressure. The F-35B lightning jet of the British Royal Navy was trapped at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala for about two weeks after having to make an emergency landing. On June 14, during a common marine exercise in the Arab Sea, F-35B, which operates from the Wales HMS Prince, tried to return to the carrier, but it could not be due to adverse air and low fuel and was directed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, an emergency healing area by the Indian Air Force. In the hydraulic system, the Jet developed a SNAG, which is critical for the ability to take a descriptive ability of F-35B.
A small care team from the Prince of Wales, attempted repairing on the spot after the helicopter, but could not solve the error. Now, dozens of British and American experts are flying a special pulling equipment from the UK to carry it to the lag. If he still can’t get out, he’ll probably be transferred to England on a cargo plane.
When the F-35B under the hair was reported to have refused to leave the asphalt, it probably triggered a lot of joy on social media to protect the jet against any possible attempt to scan the technology. While the pilot was reported to be separated from the asphalt after a few hours, the jet is still open. According to a media report, the Royal Navy is said to have rejected the proposal to carry the fighter plane to a hung, where a satellite cannot be watched, because it does not want the Indians or potentially a third party to take a closer look at the technology.
A statement published by the Indian Air Force has led to speculation about the hidden ability of the jet when the F-35 landed. IAF, “After declaring a deflection in an emergency, F35B was detected and defined by the IAF IACCS network and cleaned for recovery. Many of the social media, F-35B’nin “identified” claiming that IAF means that the Indian radars’ hidden ability, he said.
The unique situation of F-35B can be embarrassing for manufacturer Lockheed Martin and the United States. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, President Donald Trump announced that the US was willing to sell F-35 jets to India at a joint press conference. “We are finally opening the way to provide F-35 secret fighters to India,” Trump said. He said. A stranded jet, which cannot get up after a few attempts and repair rounds, may affect the jet demand when several countries in the world are trying to get more air force and competitors are in the fight. The scattered F-35B may have attracted attention to too much media in India, but global defense supply decisions are based on deep technical assessments. Nevertheless, a malfunction that has not been solved by dozens of experts for two weeks will definitely lift its eyebrows.
F-35: Still global leader, but no longer indisputable
The F-35 continues to be the most productive and technologically developed fifth generation fighter aircraft in service around the world. Hidden, sensor fusion and global co -worker still make strong demand. However, it is more and more tested with the fact that it was once implemented, budget restrictions, strategic alliances and reliable alternatives from Europe and Asia.
Although it is the most successful secret warrior produced so far, the F-35 is facing a growing review. The US Department of Defense, which anchored the F-35 program, cut the planned purchase in 2026 financially after more than a year with only 47 jets. The decision reflects a growing pivot towards autonomous weapons and long -range missile systems. This sends a sign that F-35 may no longer be the center of every future air force.
Nevertheless, internationally, the jet is still gaining acceleration. The registered, NATO infrastructure, compatibility and ongoing upgrades allow many countries to see the F-35 as the safest and most talented choice for the next twenty years.
The F-35 continues to be go-platform for various West and Allied Air Force. England confirmed that 12 additional F-35A variants were purchased. They will support the purpose of restoring the UK’s NATO-compatible nuclear strike ability and support previous F-35B carrier operations. Germany is expanding the F-35 fleet. Portugal, Romania and the Czech Republic actively follow or conclude the F-35 purchase programs, which position the plane as the backbone of NATO’s new generation air defense network in East and Southern Europe.
Canada reassesses 88 jet order. While 16 of them are financed and progressing, the newly established government Prime Minister Mark Carney reconsider the full order in the light of increasing costs, supply chain addiction and increasing industrial sovereignty. Alternatives such as Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafale and Saab Grephen are taken into consideration, but a complete cancellation is still unclear. Finland, Poland, Norway and Switzerland, which made previous commitments, continue to integrate F-35 into their powers.
While the F-35 is dominant in terms of global access and ability, the number of competitors that can be applied, especially in regions that seek low-cost or politically neutral alternatives, are increasing. Dassault Rafale emerged as the most successful 4.5 generation warriors with strong export sales to India, Egypt, UAE, Qatar and Indonesia. It lacks privacy, but offers excellent multiple flexibility and attractive industrial offset packages. Eurofighter Typhoon continues to appeal to European buyers who want to maintain production and maintenance within the EU. After being excluded from the F-35 program, Türkiye lasts up to 40 typhoon while developing its fifth generation aircraft at the same time.
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 is another competitor. Algeria is an approved buyer and Russia bid to India. India is said to think of both the SU-57 and the F-35, but for now it focuses on building its own secret jet. Egypt showed interest in various Gulf countries, Vietnam and Malaysia Su-57, but there is no orders yet.
Saab Grepen E is a high -cost, high -cost, high -cost warrior who renews the interest in Southeast Asia. The minimum dependence on open architectural systems and US technology has made it attractive for countries such as Philippines and Canada. South Korea’s KF-21 Borame is now entering limited production and entering the 4.5 to fifth generation line. The hidden design and purchasability mixture attracts attention from countries such as Malaysia, Peru and probably the UAE.
Kaan, a real fifth generation hidden jet in Türkiye, became a serious F-35 competitor in June, where Indonesia signed an agreement of $ 10 billion for 48 aircraft. Unlike F-35, Kaan offers a common production and some technology transfer by touching a desire among developing countries for more industrial participation. The rumors of China’s J-10C and J-35 are also in speech for countries outside the Western sphere. Although Pakistan rejects a J-35 agreement, it considers these platforms as a fence against India’s Western-equipped air force.
Technologically, the F-35 still leads to. True Stealth offers integration with the global logistics network, unique sensor fusion and NATO’s wider defense ecosystem. But not untouchable. Increasing costs, relying on US controlled software and spare parts and concerns about the potential “killing” mechanisms have raised red flags with some buyers. Countries want more and more sovereignty, not only in military abilities, but also in data, maintenance and supply chains. This makes jets such as Rafale, Grepen, KF-21 and Kaan more attractive, especially when they come with industrial offices and less political ropes.
