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Suspected Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Sweden jams device 13 km out

A suspected Russian unmanned aerial vehicle approached the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in Malmö, Sweden during a February 24 visit; Swedish forces used electronic jamming to disrupt the drone about 13 km from the ship, and officials said a Russian naval vessel was nearby.

2026-02-26T05:30:43.612039-08:00

Reuters

China nears sale of CM-302 supersonic "carrier‑killer" missiles, radar and BeiDou link to Iran

2026-02-24T02:06:17.901529-08:00

DefenseNews.com

US flies 120+ warplanes to Bulgaria amid Iran nuclear talks as Tehran warns of strikes; Sofia says it's an exercise

2026-02-23T03:00:53.711227-08:00

politico.eu

USS Gerald R. Ford Anchors U.S. Carrier and Air Buildup in Middle East as Tensions With Iran Rise

2026-02-19T06:11:12.857821-08:00

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Suspected Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Sweden jams device 13 km out A suspected Russian unmanned aerial vehicle approached the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in Malmö, Sweden during a February 24 visit; Swedish forces used electronic jamming to disrupt the drone about 13 km from the ship, and officials said a Russian naval vessel was nearby.

2026-02-26T05:30:43.612039-08:00

Suspected Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Sweden jams device 13 km out

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Royal Navy accelerates Peregrine and Proteus testing to mature a hybrid carrier air wing The Royal Navy is accelerating operational testing and development of uncrewed platforms, including Peregrine and Leonardo's Proteus, expanding MATX experiments to mature a hybrid carrier air wing that integrates unmanned assets with crewed aircraft and plans additional trials over the coming years.

2026-02-24T22:26:07.523178-08:00

Royal Navy accelerates Peregrine and Proteus testing to mature a hybrid carrier air wing

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China nears sale of CM-302 supersonic "carrier‑killer" missiles, radar and BeiDou link to Iran Multiple sources say China is nearing a deal to supply Iran with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, accompanied by stealth-detection radar and a BeiDou satellite link. The CM-302 is reported to fly low and fast and execute terminal manoeuvres to complicate shipborne defences, a potential 'carrier‑killer' capability in the Gulf.

2026-02-24T02:06:17.901529-08:00

China nears sale of CM-302 supersonic "carrier‑killer" missiles, radar and BeiDou link to Iran

DefenseNews.com

US flies 120+ warplanes to Bulgaria amid Iran nuclear talks as Tehran warns of strikes; Sofia says it's an exercise The US Air Force sent 120+ aircraft to Bulgaria amid renewed nuclear talks with Iran, as Tehran signals a possible "fast deal" while warning it could strike U.S. bases if attacked. Bulgaria says the movements are a US‑Bulgarian exercise focused on logistics and aerial refuelling.

2026-02-23T03:00:53.711227-08:00

US flies 120+ warplanes to Bulgaria amid Iran nuclear talks as Tehran warns of strikes; Sofia says it's an exercise

Wall Street Journal

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns An extended deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is producing sustained strain on sailors and their families, prompting concerns about crew morale, fatigue and the ship's operational readiness as leadership weighs the impact of prolonged missions on carrier effectiveness.

2026-02-21T10:46:16.976949-08:00

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns

politico.eu

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USS Gerald R. Ford Anchors U.S. Carrier and Air Buildup in Middle East as Tensions With Iran Rise The USS Gerald R. Ford is deploying to the Middle East as the centerpiece of a larger U.S. naval and air buildup. The movement includes a second carrier strike group, fighters, tankers and a substantial AWACS rotation amid heightened U.S. pressure on Iran.

2026-02-19T06:11:12.857821-08:00

USS Gerald R. Ford Anchors U.S. Carrier and Air Buildup in Middle East as Tensions With Iran Rise

FlightGlobal

Bayraktar TB3 conducts autonomous carrier strikes from TCG Anadolu during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 UCAV performed autonomous short‑deck launches from TCG Anadolu and executed live naval strikes with MAM‑L munitions during NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026. The sortie — the TB3’s first overseas operational demo — highlights shipboard strike capability and reported export interest, including Indonesia’s plan for 60.

2026-02-16T21:49:51.434744-08:00

Bayraktar TB3 conducts autonomous carrier strikes from TCG Anadolu during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026

AeroTime

UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F‑35s to North Atlantic and High North to deter Russia Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK will deploy its Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, to the North Atlantic and High North this year, including embarked F‑35s, as a “powerful show of force” to deter rising Russian aggression in the Arctic.

2026-02-16T02:10:59.343943-08:00

UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F‑35s to North Atlantic and High North to deter Russia

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Suspected Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Sweden jams device 13 km out

China nears sale of CM-302 supersonic "carrier‑killer" missiles, radar and BeiDou link to Iran

US flies 120+ warplanes to Bulgaria amid Iran nuclear talks as Tehran warns of strikes; Sofia says it's an exercise

USS Gerald R. Ford Anchors U.S. Carrier and Air Buildup in Middle East as Tensions With Iran Rise

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