Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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A drone was jammed by the Swedish military near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in Malmo, Sweden. The Swedish defense minister stated the drone was "probably" Russian and linked it to a Russian naval vessel in the Oresund Strait. The French military downplayed the incident, emphasizing the effectiveness of the Swedish response. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the claims as "absurd." The Charles de Gaulle, equipped with Rafale fighter jets, is in Sweden to participate in NATO exercises in the Baltic Sea as part of a mission called La Fayette 26. The incident follows months of reported drone sightings near military sites of NATO allies.

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Dominique Trinquand 40% La Fayette 26 40% Dmitry Peskov 50% Denmark ×250% Malmo ×360% Baltic Sea ×260% Nato ×470% Pal Jonson ×270% France ×580% Russia ×380% Charles de Gaulle ×690% Sweden ×790%

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drone 100% russian 80% aircraft carrier 70% charles de gaulle 70% nato exercises 60% sweden 60% intelligence operations 50% baltic sea 40% military sites 40%

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