Russian Plane Provokes Royal Navy | US News

A Russian patrol plane flew dangerously close to Britain’s HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, prompting the Royal Navy to scramble F-35s and escort it away. The U.K. called the maneuver “unsafe and unprofessional,” as the Russian Tu-142 dropped sonar buoys near the carrier strike group during a NATO air defense drill. This incident underscores rising tensions in the High North, with British defense leaders warning of potential Russian threats and pushing for increased defense spending to modernize NATO’s capabilities. Russia has remained silent on the matter, as global military posturing continues to escalate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42bb40c43bc4939e