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NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations entering Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 Raptor flies next to a Russian Tu-95 bomber during an intercept in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone June 16, 2020. NORAD employs a layered defense network of radars, satellites, and fighter aircraft to identify aircraft and determine the appropriate response.
NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations en
B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers returned to the Indo-Pacific region June 14 to conduct bomber task force operations out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Three bombers from the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed to support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces, and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based international order in the region.
B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations entering Air Defense Identification Zone
NORAD intercepts Russian bombers in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on June 10th, 2020.
NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations
NORAD supports first U.S. manned space launch in nine years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Florida Air National Guard F-15s from the 125th Fighter Wing, Jacksonville, Florida, conducted a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) mission, defending the skies over the Kennedy Space Center during the first manned space launch in nearly nine years, Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 30, 2020. NORAD is responsible for detecting, deterring, defending and if necessary, defeating any aviation threats to the citizens of North America and critical infrastructure, to included manned space launches.
NORAD supports first U.S. manned space launch in n
Behind the Wings with NORAD
Watch this "Behind the Wings” episode to learn how the Canadian and American men and women of NORAD work together 24/7/365 to defend our homelands.
Behind the Wings with NORAD
RT @SkiesMag: .@NORADCommand takes to the skies over Toronto in #OperationNobleEagle exercise: https://t.co/nfcFpqBkJg
We will conduct air defense exercise #FalconVirgo Tuesday 12:30-2:30 a.m. (ET) in the Washington, D.C, area.… https://t.co/9sGisaUT3s
Nous nous entraînons pour nous assurer de rester prêts à dissuader, détecter et vaincre les menaces qui pèsent à no… https://t.co/Q2NT53ocOh
Nous avons récemment conduit un exercice binational de défense aérienne au-dessus de Toronto pour pratiquer des man… https://t.co/NZ8yvePU46
We recently conducted a bi-national air defense exercise over Toronto to practice tactical manoeuvres and aircraft… https://t.co/zsJGn2ykho
To defend North America, we must be prepared to defend the northern flank. Operations like #OpNANOOK afford us the… https://t.co/m16uA1zrJv
Happy birthday @USCG! Thanks for keeping watch with us 24/7, 365. #Coasties #SemperParatus https://t.co/0Kmz6LOoa8
RT @HarjitSajjan: Les États-Unis sont l’allié le plus proche du 🇨🇦. J’ai parlé avec la @SecAFOfficial de la relation entre les @ForcesCanad…
@tburgess57 @RCAF_ARC Sorry, best we can do at the moment is follow up with photos. But your enthusiasm is appreciated!
RT @JTFN_FOIN: The #CAF often works hand-in-hand with fellow Arctic nations & Allies. In 2016, the NORAD-led Ex VIGILANT SHIELD, took place…
Thank you Lt Gen Sasseville for your service, and welcome Lt Gen Pierce to Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) https://t.co/Gw0oVhEjjF
@stantsy @cityoftoronto @RCAF_ARC @usairforce From 11a to 1p eastern, ✈️
@michaelhoffman We prefer to think of it as being honest and upfront to prevent any possible misconceptions. :)
@berry_big_tex @cityoftoronto @RCAF_ARC @usairforce Between 11a and 1p eastern. 👍
@sara_scruton @cityoftoronto @RCAF_ARC @usairforce We conduct exercises such as these hundreds of times per year th… https://t.co/cJQv5yqcFc
Cet exercice #militaire est sans rapport avec des efforts de réponse # COVID19 du gouvernement du @Canada ou l'@USAGov. (3/3)
Ces exercices garantissent que les forces #NORAD restent prêtes à répondre aux menaces aérospatiales 24 heures sur… https://t.co/0MLQztWKWn
DEMAIN: #NORAD organisera une formation de routine sur la défense aérienne au-dessus @CityofToronto. Les pilotes pr… https://t.co/bafBILWzeS
This #military exercise is not related to the #COVID19 response efforts of @Canada or @USAGov. (3/3)
These exercises ensure #NORAD forces remain ready to respond to aerospace threats 24/7 anywhere in #Canada and the… https://t.co/aENDPzQPL5
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NORAD takes to the skies over Toronto in Operation NOBLE EAGLE exercise
NORAD takes to the skies over Toronto in Operation NOBLE EAGLE exercise
NORAD takes to the skies over Toronto in Operation NOBLE EAGLE exercise
1 Canadian Air Division welcomes new commander
1 CAD CoC
CC-150 Polaris tanker fleet reaches NORAD milestone
CC-150 Polaris tanker fleet reaches NORAD milestone
BGen Renforth
Northern Airfield Survey
Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter System in Cold Lake, Alberta
NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations entering Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (2 of 2)
NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations entering Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
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B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
NORAD supports first U.S. manned space launch in nine years
NORAD supports first U.S. manned space launch in nine years
Press Releases
July 20, 2020
NORAD AIR DEFENSE EXERCISE PLANNED FOR NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
June 25, 2020
NORAD intercepts Russian maritime patrol aircraft entering Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
June 17, 2020
NORAD intercepts two Russian bomber formations entering Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
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Le NORAD vole au-dessus de Toronto pour un exercice de l’opération NOBLE EAGLE
By Capitaine Ken Jacobson, Affaires publiques de la DAC/RC NORAD
| Aug. 6, 2020
Jeudi 30 juillet 2020, des CF-18 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne, des F-16 de l’USAF (force aérienne des États-Unis) et un avitailleur KC-135 ont participé à un entraînement aérien du Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord (NORAD) au-dessus de la région du Grand Toronto.
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NORAD takes to the skies over Toronto in Operation NOBLE EAGLE exercise
By Capt. Ken Jacobson, Canadian NORAD Region Public Affairs
| Aug. 6, 2020
On Thursday, July 30, 2020, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornets and United States Air Force (USAF) F-16s along with a KC-135 refuelling tanker participated in a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) training operation in the skies over the Greater Toronto Area.
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1 Canadian Air Division welcomes new commander
By Capt. Ken Jacobson, Canadian NORAD Region Public Affairs
| July 24, 2020
The change of command ceremony for 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region -- held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 6 and streamed live on Royal Canadian Air Force social media -- saw Major-General Eric Kenny succeed Lieutenant-General Alain Pelletier as the new Commander of 1 CAD/CANR, Joint Force Air Component Commander, and Trenton Search and Rescue Region.
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CC-150 Polaris tanker fleet reaches NORAD milestone
By Canadian NORAD Region Public Affairs
| July 24, 2020
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Canadian NORAD Region (CANR) achieved initial operating capability for their fleet of CC-150 Polaris air-to-air refuelling tankers, operated by 437 Transport Squadron, from Trenton, Ontario, on July 1, 2020.
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EADS Staff Sergeant is NORAD Airman of the Year
By Tim Jones
| July 23, 2020
Staff Sgt. Gary Gillespie is NORAD's Outstanding Junior Enlisted Airman for 2019
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