UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
Summary
UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian patrol plane that flew too close to a British aircraft carrier in the Norwegian Sea. The Russian plane dropped devices used to detect submarines, and British jets escorted it away after it did not respond to calls.Key Facts
- Russian Bear-F plane flew low and close to the HMS Prince of Wales carrier in the Norwegian Sea.
- The Russian plane dropped 10 sonobuoys, which are used to find submarines underwater.
- British forces tried to contact the Russian plane, but it did not reply.
- Two UK F-35 jets flew from the carrier to escort the Russian plane away.
- The UK Carrier Strike Group is operating near Iceland under NATO command with 1,500 personnel aboard.
- The operation is NATO’s first time doing air policing from a European aircraft carrier.
- UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the situation shows rising threats from Russia in many areas, including air, sea, and cyberspace.
- NATO has warned Russia may use military force by 2030, and the UK is increasing its defense budget by £15 billion.
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