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French Sailor's Strava Run Reveals Carrier's Location

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French sailors Strava post reveals aircraft carriers location, raising concerns about digital security and personal tech usage in high-stakes operations.

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French Sailor's Strava Run Reveals Carrier's Location

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!French Sailor's Strava Run Reveals Carrier's Location. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 20th, a French sailor on the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle accidentally gave away the ship's location by logging a jog on the Strava, fitness app. On March 13th, he recorded a 4.3 mile run lasting about 35 minutes while lapping the deck as the vessel headed toward the Eastern Mediterranean. The Puppet Data Upload pinpointed the exact spot in near real time. The Charles De Gaulle, France's only nuclear power carrier, had been rerouted from North Atlantic exercises amid rising tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February, President Emmanuel Macron sent it to the region to support allies in secure shipping lanes. French military officials confirmed the post broke regulations on digital security, noting sailors get regular reminders before deployments. They plan to take appropriate measures with the crew. This isn't isolated as other public Strava profiles and photos have exposed deck details and locations recently. Meanwhile, broader Middle East conflicts rage on, with the Strait of Hormuz blocked, disrupting

a fifth of global oil. A coalition including France, Britain, and others pledged Thursday to ensure safe passage there. U.S. forces are striking Iranian ships and drones with ATIN ward hogs and Apache helicopters to reopen the route. These slip-ups highlight growing risks from personal tech during high-stakes operations, as Navy's balanced readiness with everyday crew habits in. Tense Waters

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