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Unlikely Gaffe by French Officer Revealed the Secret Position of the 'Charles de Gaulle' Aircraft Carrier in the Mediterranean

Published March 20, 2026, 08:23
Unlikely Gaffe by French Officer Revealed the Secret Position of the 'Charles de Gaulle' Aircraft Carrier in the Mediterranean

A careless habit of a French officer on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier led to the inadvertent disclosure of the ship's position in the Mediterranean, near Cyprus. The officer was recording his workouts with a smartwatch and the Strava app, which publicizes GPS data. The exact location of the aircraft carrier and its accompanying group thus became known, a negligence considered dangerous given the current geopolitical situation and recent attacks on French military bases. The French General Staff acknowledged the violation of instructions and pledged to take action.