Summary
A French officer reportedly exposed the location of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by logging a run on the Strava app. The incident occurred while the carrier was deployed in the eastern Mediterranean, and the French armed forces have stated that the action did not follow current protocols. The Strava app has previously been noted for accidentally revealing sensitive military locations.
Key Facts
- A French officer named Arthur reportedly revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle using the Strava app.
- The officer tracked a 35-minute run aboard the carrier on March 13 using a smartwatch.
- The vessel is part of a French carrier strike group deployed to the eastern Mediterranean amid tensions related to the Iran war.
- The French armed forces said they would take action if the report was accurate, as it violated instructions.
- The carrier was reportedly northwest of Cyprus, about 100 km from the Turkish coast.
- The Charles de Gaulle carries 20 fighter jets, two surveillance aircraft, and three helicopters.
- The French military presence increase in the region is described as defensive by President Emmanuel Macron.
- Strava's 'heatmap' function has raised past security concerns by showing exercise routes of military personnel worldwide.
