February 20, 2026

NORAD Detects, Tracks Russian Military Aircraft Flying Near Alaska

NORAD highlighted that this activity from the Russian air force in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone 'occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat.'

NORAD Detects, Tracks Russian Military Aircraft Flying Near Alaska

TL;DR

  • NORAD detected Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
  • The detected aircraft included two Tu-95 strategic bombers, two Su-35 fighter jets, and one Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft.
  • NORAD responded by launching F-16s, F-35s, an E-3, and KC-135s to intercept and escort the Russian planes.
  • The Russian aircraft were in international airspace.
  • An Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) is defined as international airspace where a country monitors aircraft for national security.

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