Russian, Chinese Bombers Intercepted by NORAD Near Alaska – CNN
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska, marking the first such flight. The US military also detected and intercepted Russian fighter jets and two Chinese H-6 bombers prior to President Biden’s address. China stated that the air patrol with Russia near Alaska was not aimed at any third party.
NORAD Intercepts Joint Russian and Chinese Bomber Activity Near Alaska
In a first of its kind operation, NORAD intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska.
China Says Joint Air Patrol with Russia Isn’t Aiming At Third Party
China clarified that their joint air patrol with Russia near Alaska was not aimed at any third party.
US Military Detects and Intercepts Russian and Chinese Aircraft
The US military detected and intercepted Russian fighter jets and two Chinese H-6 bombers prior to President Biden’s address.
NORAD Tracks and Intercepts Russian and PRC Aircraft in Alaska ADIZ
NORAD successfully detected, tracked and intercepted Russian and PRC aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Russian and Chinese Nuclear-Capable Bombers Patrol Near United States
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