Russian Plane Provokes U.K. Carrier | Denver News

A Russian Bear-F patrol plane flew dangerously close to the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales during NATO drills near Iceland, prompting a scramble of two F-35s to escort it out. The UK called the maneuver “unsafe and unprofessional,” highlighting rising tensions as Russia escalates hybrid warfare tactics. This incident follows other provocative moves, including intercepts over the Black Sea and warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel. The deployment marks the first time F-35s have conducted NATO air defense from a European carrier, underscoring growing concerns over defense readiness — despite recent government investment, it still falls short of what the Ministry of Defense requested. 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/e697003752082058