Russian Tu-142 Drops Sonobuoys Near HMS Prince of Wales in ‘Unprofessional’ Act

A Russian Tu-142 Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft flew close to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, dropping multiple sonobuoys while failing to respond to radio calls. F-35Bs from the carrier intercepted and escorted the aircraft until it disengaged.  While operating in the high north on Jul. 2, 2026, during Operation […]