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NORAD detects Russian aircraft operating in Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on September 23, 2024.
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NORAD air defense exercise over Quebec City
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, COLO. – North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct a planned live-fly air defense exercise near Quebec city, Quebec, Canada, today.
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NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian IL-38 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 15, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace. This Russian activity in the Alaska ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat.
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Engage Us
Welcome to the team, Lt. Gen. Ahmann! The Continental U.S. NORAD Region (@1stAF), along with our Canadian NORAD Region and Alaska NORAD Region (@ANRALCOM), plays a critical role in our aerospace warning and aerospace control missions. #WeHaveTheWatch #NORAD https://t.co/pfFnKQXcGU
“On Sept 23, 2024, NORAD aircraft flew a safe and disciplined intercept of Russian Military Aircraft in the Alaska ADIZ. The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you’d see in a professional air force.” – Gen. Gregory Guillot https://t.co/gXZj3Ndkag
“On Sept 23, 2024, NORAD aircraft flew a safe and disciplined intercept of Russian Military Aircraft in the Alaska ADIZ. The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you’d see in a professional air force.” – Gen. Gregory Guillot https://t.co/gXZj3Ndkag
RT @CDS_Canada_CEMD: Le @NORADCommand 🇨🇦🇺🇸, les @ForcesCanada et l’@USNorthernCmd continuent de collaborer étroitement pour détecter et dis…
RT @CDS_Canada_CEMD: Le @NORADCommand 🇨🇦🇺🇸, les @ForcesCanada et l’@USNorthernCmd continuent de collaborer étroitement pour détecter et dis…
@CDS_Canada_CEMD @ForcesCanada @USNorthernCmd A warm 🇺🇸🇨🇦 #NORAD welcome to 🇨🇦 #CAF CDS General Jennie Carignan visiting this week. Every day @CanadianForces NORAD members work alongside U.S. partners to conduct aerospace warning, aerospace control & maritime warning in defense of #NorthAmerica #WeHaveTheWatch… https://t.co/CqKNjsTUNI
@CDS_Canada_CEMD @ForcesCanada @USNorthernCmd A warm 🇺🇸🇨🇦 #NORAD welcome to 🇨🇦 #CAF CDS General Jennie Carignan visiting this week. Every day @CanadianForces NORAD members work alongside U.S. partners to conduct aerospace warning, aerospace control & maritime warning in defense of #NorthAmerica #WeHaveTheWatch… https://t.co/CqKNjsTUNI
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on September 23, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or… https://t.co/VAnt0sTyi1 https://t.co/6agN97eX5c
RT @RCAF_ARC: Today, #NORAD Deputy Commander, Lieutenant-General Frawley visited 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters, in Winnipeg. Discuss…
NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned exercise in support of Operation #NobleEagle over Quebec city today. NORAD CF-18s and civilian aircraft will participate in the exercise. Aircraft will operate at various altitudes and may be visible at times. https://t.co/ltECWPkVUA https://t.co/0TH7XEawpt
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian IL-38 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 15, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or… https://t.co/0AINlcbmWi
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian IL-38 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 14, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or… https://t.co/MEWcySRdrt
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian TU-142 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 13, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or… https://t.co/W9J6outXW2
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian TU-142 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 13, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or… https://t.co/W9J6outXW2
NORAD detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 11, 2024. NORAD fighter jets from the United States conducted the intercept. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and… https://t.co/pVmKhrGued
NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned exercise in support of Operation #NobleEagle over #Ottawa today. CF-18s and civilian aircraft will participate in the exercise and operate at various altitudes and may be visible at times. https://t.co/bQgpBprXsS https://t.co/8GvO2OusCV
Gen. Gregory Guillot, #NORAD and @USNorthernCmd commander, and Gen. Kevin Schneider, @PACAF commander, officiated the @ANRALCOM change of command ceremony last week in #Alaska. Welcome to the team, Lt. Gen. Cunningham, and best wishes to you, Lt. Gen. Nahom, in your next… https://t.co/QdNqTvLFxH https://t.co/Gy8K2r2F9x
RT @RCAFOperations: Members of 🇨🇦 #NORAD Region CF-18 Hornet Detachment from 4 Wing successfully completed their training at Forward Operat…
RT @RCAFOperations: Members of 🇨🇦 #NORAD Region CF-18 Hornet Detachment from 4 Wing successfully completed their training at Forward Operat…
RT @RCAFOperations: Members of 🇨🇦 #NORAD Region CF-18 Hornet Detachment from 4 Wing successfully completed their training at Forward Operat…
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NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander, General Terrence O’Shaughnessy, spoke to the sol...
NORAD, USNORTHCOM and the Mexican Air Force coordinate on procedures during AMAL...
The New York City Fire Department in concert with U. S. Army North (Fifth Army) ...
Practice makes perfect! Soldiers with the 287th Engineer Detachment (Fire) from...
Thanks to Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith for stopping by to discuss the Navy's...
A bi-national team from #NORAD will be participating in the 2018 #NijmegenMarche...
There are currently four MAFFS-equipped C-130s supporting the National Interagen...
Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, met w...
The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) at the National Interagency ...
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Canadian NORAD Region welcomes new commander
The Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region (CANR) welcomed its new commander July 11, 2024, during a ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg.
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NORAD celebrates 66 years of excellence
North American Aerospace Defense Command, a binational partnership between the United States and Canada, celebrated the organization’s decades of service during a 66th Anniversary event May 10, 2024.
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Makos return from critical NORAD mission
In a much-anticipated homecoming, the Airmen of the 482nd Fighter Wing returned to Homestead Air Reserve Base after a successful deployment in support of Operation Noble Eagle April 3, 2024.
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