Summary
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) sent fighter jets to respond to Russian military planes detected near Alaska. The Russian planes were in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian territories. NORAD stated that these activities happen often and are not considered a threat.
Key Facts
- NORAD detected Russian military aircraft near Alaska.
- The aircraft were Tupolev TU-142 types, used for maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.
- NORAD responded by deploying U.S. and Canadian fighter jets, including F-35 and F-22 fighters.
- Additional military support included tankers and an AWACS aircraft.
- The Russian planes remained in international airspace, not entering U.S. or Canadian borders.
- NORAD described these occurrences as regular and not threatening.
