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Britain intercepts Russian maritime patrol aircraft in Arctic

The UK intercepted two Russian Bear F aircraft near the HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea on July 2.
WHO: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
WHAT: Two Russian Bear F maritime patrol aircraft approached the UK carrier strike group, dropped sonobuoys near HMS Prince of Wales, and were intercepted and escorted by British F-35 jets.
WHEN: Jul 6, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
WHERE: Norwegian Sea
WHY: The Russian aircraft repeatedly approached the carrier strike group in an unsafe and unprofessional maneuver and dropped sonobuoys close to the HMS Prince of Wales.
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