Event Brief
UK F-35 jets escort Russian Bear-F in Norwegian Sea
Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Summary: Two UK F-35 jets intercepted and escorted a Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft near HMS Prince of Wales.
WHO: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
WHAT: Two UK F-35 jets intercepted and escorted a Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft and the aircraft left the area.
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
WHERE: Norwegian Sea
WHY: A Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft approached the UK Carrier Strike Group and dropped multiple sonobuoys near HMS Prince of Wales.
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