Russian Warplanes Detected Near Alaska Coast by U.S. Tracking

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked four Russian warplanes flying in international airspace near Alaska. The Russian aircraft, including two Tu-95 bombers escorted by SU-30SM fighter jets, remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace. While this activity is not seen as a threat, it comes amid increased military activity in the region, including a previous joint Chinese and Russian operation near Alaska. NORAD uses a layered defense network to monitor North American airspace 24/7.