Introduction: A Mid-Air Scare Draws Global Attention On June 15, 2025, a British F-35 stealth fighter jet created headlines across India and the world after making an emergency landing at Kerala’s Kochi International Airport, highlighting the significance of Indo-UK military coordination and drawing public and defense sector curiosity. The high-tech fighter, part of the United Kingdom’s Prince of Wales aircraft carrier group, was engaged in Indo-Pacific deployment and joint naval exercises with the Indian Navy