On July 6, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence reported that two British Royal Navy F-35 jets were dispatched to intercept a Russian maritime patrol plane over the Norwegian Sea. The interception was necessary as the Russian aircraft approached a carrier strike group multiple times.
The plane, identified as a “Bear-F” model known for its long-range submarine hunting capabilities, flew at a low altitude near the HMS Prince of Wales. It released several sonobuoys in the carrier’s vicinity, according to the Ministry’s statement shared on X.
This activity was unsafe and unprofessional.
The statement emphasized the risks posed by this maneuver. In response, the two UK F-35 jets from the HMS Prince of Wales intervened. They intercepted and escorted the Russian aircraft out of the area.
This situation remains fluid, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.
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