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France deploys carrier Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean, seeks coalition to secure shipping chokepoints

President Macron ordered the nuclear carrier Charles de Gaulle and escort frigates to redeploy from the Baltic to the Mediterranean to protect allied assets as the Middle East conflict widens. France is seeking a multinational coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal and Red Sea.

2026-03-03T05:11:37.122249-08:00

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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

2026-03-02T12:36:11.222805-08:00

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U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

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

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

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France deploys carrier Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean, seeks coalition to secure shipping chokepoints President Macron ordered the nuclear carrier Charles de Gaulle and escort frigates to redeploy from the Baltic to the Mediterranean to protect allied assets as the Middle East conflict widens. France is seeking a multinational coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal and Red Sea.

2026-03-03T05:11:37.122249-08:00

France deploys carrier Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean, seeks coalition to secure shipping chokepoints

FlightGlobal

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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes Operation Epic Fury has escalated into the largest regional concentration of U.S. firepower, with B‑1 bombers, fighters, drones, ships and missile systems executing more than 900 strikes in a 24‑hour period. Satellite imagery shows damage to Iranian targets and U.S. bases, while CENTCOM rejects claims a carrier was sunk.

2026-03-02T12:36:11.222805-08:00

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

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U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations On Feb. 28 the U.S. and Israel conducted coordinated strikes on multiple Iranian targets using carrier-based strike fighters and Tomahawk cruise missiles, triggering widespread Middle East airspace closures (Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv) and 868 flight cancellations as airlines reroute and suspend services.

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

AeroTime

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

Janes

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

Reuters

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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

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France deploys carrier Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean, seeks coalition to secure shipping chokepoints

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

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

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