World’s Largest Warship Returns to Oslo Following Submarine Hunt in norwegian Sea
Oslo, norway - The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has returned to Oslo after a period of operations in the Norwegian Sea that included a search for Russian nuclear submarines, according to reports from British and Norwegian media. The deployment comes amid heightened tensions in the region and increased Russian naval activity.
The U.S. Navy’s presence in the Norwegian Sea prompted a response from Russia,with reports indicating the deployment of submarines to monitor the American carrier strike group.NATO aircraft, led by U.S. P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft and supported by British and Norwegian forces, were reportedly engaged in anti-submarine warfare operations, according to data analyzed by media outlets.No NATO country has officially commented on the operation.
Satellite images examined by the Barents Observer revealed that all three nuclear-powered Yasen-class attack submarines belonging to the Russian Northern Fleet were at sea after August 25. The USS Gerald R. Ford transited thru the narrowest part of the Drøbaksundet on May 24, 2023, en route to the Norwegian Sea.
Norway maintains five P-8 surveillance aircraft stationed at Evenes flight station, contributing to the ongoing monitoring of activity in the region. experts cited by Newsweek suggest the NATO response indicates a Russian submarine had been detected.The carrier’s return to Oslo marks the conclusion of this particular phase of operations,though vigilance in the area is expected to remain high.
