Russian military aircraft tracked near Alaska

Russian military aircraft tracked near Alaska

The North American Aerospace Defense Command announced on Tuesday that a Russian military aircraft was tracked inside the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. However, military officials noted that the Russian military aircraft’s movements were “not seen as a threat” to either the United States or Canada. In a Tuesday press release, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which is a joint U.S. and Canadian military command, confirmed t…

Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Challenge US Air Defenses Near Alaska

On July 22, 2025, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a formation of Russian military aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The group included Tu-95MS strategic bombers, accompanied by Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets. In response, US Air Force F-35 and F-16 aircraft were deployed to identify and monitor the Russian formation. According to NORAD  , the Russian aircraft remained in inter…