Swedish military forces activated electronic warfare systems to neutralize a Russian drone that was approaching the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which was docked at the port of Malmö.
The incident occurred during strategic exercises conducted in Swedish territorial waters.
According to broadcaster SVT, the unmanned aerial vehicle was reportedly launched from a Russian vessel positioned in the vicinity of the French ship. The movement raised an alert among Swedish defense forces, which were monitoring the area as part of the scheduled military maneuvers.
To prevent the approach, Sweden employed electronic jamming measures, blocking the drone’s signal. After the action, the equipment disappeared from surveillance systems, with no immediate confirmation of its final outcome.
There is no information on whether the drone crashed into the sea or managed to return to its vessel of origin. The presence of the Charles de Gaulle in Malmö is part of a military cooperation agenda between France and Sweden, which includes joint exercises and the strengthening of strategic coordination between the two countries.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @PlJonson | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
The Swedish Armed Forces can now confirm, based on technical data, that an unauthorized drone was launched from the Russian signals intelligence vessel Zhigulevsk. The incident occurred near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit in Malmö. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/uIlfNZHUa7
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