Tue Jun 17 15:58:56 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text followed by a news article based on that summary:

**Summary:**

A Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India on June 14th due to a technical malfunction and low fuel. As of June 17th, the jet remains grounded. A Royal Navy helicopter carrying support staff arrived to assist in repairs. Airport authorities are providing logistical support including food, accommodation and a ground handling agency. The jet was operating from the HMS Prince of Wales and experiencing rough weather conditions when it diverted to Thiruvananthapuram.

**News Article:**

**British Fighter Jet Remains Grounded in India After Emergency Landing**

**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA – June 17, 2025** – A Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, after making an emergency landing on the night of June 14th. The advanced combat jet, operating from the UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, experienced technical difficulties while flying outside the Indian Air Defence Identification Zone and was forced to land after fuel levels grew low.

A Royal Navy helicopter, MJS-101, arrived on Tuesday, carrying a support crew to address the technical glitches. The crew are currently working from the airport’s emergency medical center to fix the jet.

Airport authorities are providing full logistical support, including food, accommodation, and a ground handling agency. Initial reports suggested the pilot was close to the jet after landing, however authorities state that the pilot was within the Apron office at the airport.

Sources indicate that the aircraft was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after encountering rough weather conditions in the Indian Ocean, making a return to the HMS Prince of Wales impossible.

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