NORAD confirmed four Russian military aircraft were detected in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone but did not enter U.S. airspace. The activity is considered regular and not seen as a threat.
Key Points
NORAD detected four Russian military aircraft in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone
The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter U.S. airspace
The activity is considered regular and not seen as a threat
Pros
NORAD's layered defense system effectively detected and tracked the Russian aircraft
The Russian aircraft did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace
Cons
Heightened tensions between Russia and the U.S. due to recent military events