French Rafale jet intercepts aircraft over Alpes-Maritimes after it ignored air traffic control

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A fighter jet was scrambled to intercept an aircraft that refused to comply with air traffic control instructions over southern France. The ULM VL3, flying from Venice to Alicante, exhibited unusual behavior and ignored commands. A Rafale fighter jet was deployed to identify the aircraft. The ULM was eventually diverted to land in Montpellier and its crew was taken into custody. This incident highlights France's air defense vigilance.


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