British planes intercepted the two Russian jets as they barrelled towards the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier last week, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed

The U.K. has sent one of its two aircraft carriers to support rapid deployment teams.

British planes intercepted the two Russian jets as they barrelled towards the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier last week, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed

The UK has intercepted two Russian jets over the Norwegian Sea after they 'repeatedly approached' the HMS Princes of Wales aircraft carrier.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation

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British fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft that was harassing the Royal Navy

British F-35 jets intercept and escort a Russian Bear-F aircraft near HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.

British jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft after it repeatedly approached Britain's carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea.

The UK accused a Russian military aircraft of flying dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales before it was escorted away by British fighter jets.