#Baltic Sea

A Russian naval reconnaissance vessel launched a drone toward the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during an incident near Sweden in late February 2026, an episode that analysts say highlights evolving Russian tactics for intelligence gathering and provocation in European waters.

The United Kingdom may become a primary target in a hidden war beneath the sea, experts told Parliament. Russia’s growing submarine capabilities and focus on critical undersea infrastructure put Britain at risk of disruptions to global trade, communications, and energy supplies—even without a single missile being fired.