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March 25, 2026
WHAT WAS HE THINKING? Officer accidentally revealed the AIRCRAFT CARRIER's LOCATION during a run on an app! (VIDEO)
The ship is the main part of the aircraft carrier strike group that the French recently deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defense said, as tensions rise in the region due to the war with Iran.
TL;DR
- A French officer allegedly revealed the location of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier by recording his run on the Strava app.
- The officer used a smartwatch to track his 35-minute run on the aircraft carrier's deck, creating a map of his location.
- The French Ministry of Defense confirmed the carrier is part of a strike group deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean amid rising regional tensions.
- French armed forces stated the incident is not in line with current instructions and will be investigated.
- Previous reports indicate that Strava's 'heatmap' feature has previously exposed the locations of military personnel and political figures globally.
- The French Ministry of Defense stated the deployment is for defensive purposes and to protect French interests and citizens.