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NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on April 14, 2025.
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NORAD Air Defense Exercise over Green Bay, Wisconsin
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct a planned live-fly air defense exercise near Green Bay, Wisconsin today.
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NORAD conducts Operation NOBLE DEFENDER in Pituffik, Greenland
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – From January 28 to February 11, 2025, American and Canadian personnel and aircraft from all three North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Regions deployed to Pituffik Space Base, Greenland to form the 41st Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) in support of Operation NOBLE DEFENDER (OND). This operation occurs at planned intervals and builds on long-standing defensive cooperation between the United States, Canada, and the Kingdom of Denmark to enhance capabilities, readiness, and ability to deter competitors.
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on April 14, 2025. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian https://t.co/PvB2zXTksv
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on April 14, 2025. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian https://t.co/PvB2zXTksv
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on April 14, 2025. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian https://t.co/PvB2zXTksv
📸: Michael Sparks, @1stAF (Continental U.S. NORAD Region) https://t.co/HBGeYv1RGo
On June 17th an #OperationNOBLEDEFENDER event completed the final leg of a collaborative training effort among multiple nations to intercept an 🇺🇸 #USSTRATCOM B-52 bomber including the U.K., Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The #NORAD portion of the… https://t.co/0Y1t852GEB https://t.co/tQFd8mBjok
On June 17th an #OperationNOBLEDEFENDER event completed the final leg of a collaborative training effort among multiple nations to intercept an 🇺🇸 #USSTRATCOM B-52 bomber including the U.K., Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The #NORAD portion of the… https://t.co/0Y1t852GEB https://t.co/tQFd8mBjok
“#NORAD fighter aircraft patrolled the Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in the Palm Beach, Fla. area today and detected zero TFR violations. We appreciate that aviators checked the Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and adhered to the airspace restrictions – together, civil aviators… https://t.co/rF5gILRFq1
🚨A reminder to all aircrews flying in CONUS this weekend and always ➡️ to avoid Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) violations resulting in a #NORAD response, read all @FAANews NOTAMs prior to your flights, with particular attention to the NCR, Bedminster (NJ), and Palm Beach… https://t.co/OY8Bis5qFl https://t.co/kXFWy1WxAy
NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned live-fly air exercise in support of Operation #NobleEagle near Green Bay, Wisconsin today. NORAD F-16s and general aviation aircraft from the Civil Air Patrol will participate in the exercise, will operate at approximately 8,500 feet, and… https://t.co/xrckE2mD67 https://t.co/R0Apokpm8J
NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned live-fly air exercise in support of Operation #NobleEagle near Green Bay, Wisconsin today. NORAD F-16s and general aviation aircraft from the Civil Air Patrol will participate in the exercise, will operate at approximately 8,500 feet, and… https://t.co/xrckE2mD67 https://t.co/R0Apokpm8J
Great job by #ANR F-16s and Canadian #NORAD Region CF-18s working together to practice intercepting a @US_STRATCOM Bomber Task Force as it transited from @INDOPACOM. This iteration of #OperationNOBLEDEFENDER demonstrates that NORAD is ready, postured, and well prepared to link… https://t.co/58aHdXYIjU https://t.co/Z5LRjCVWa4
Twice in the past 48 hours, F-16 fighter jets from the Continental U.S. NORAD region responded to a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, FL, violating the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). 🚨Pilots, please check NOTAMs! #WeHaveTheWatch https://t.co/kwx4MvT7x6
“NORAD and the FAA work closely together to keep the skies over America safe, with close attention paid to areas with Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR). Adherence to TFR procedures is essential to ensure flight safety, national security, and the security of the President. The… https://t.co/eWsud7FgR5 https://t.co/tICeWglUti
Thank you @CDS_Canada_CEMD for orchestrating a great visit to the 🇨🇦 #NCR for meaningful discussion w/ @CanadianForces, @BillBlair, Chief of the @CSE_CST Caroline Xavier and @CDAInstitute Ottawa Security Conference participants. Always good to be back in Canada. 🍁… https://t.co/He9wpClLPu https://t.co/Ev8A5LvojS
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We practise how we operate, together. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 This week #NORAD strengthened continuous #CANR #ANR inter-regional and binational integration by intercepting an #OpNANOOK @109thaw LC-130 simulating an #ONE target of interest #ArcticSecurity #WeHaveTheWatch #TeamNorth https://t.co/kUvBO5ZDx5
We practise how we operate, together. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 This week #NORAD strengthened continuous #CANR #ANR inter-regional and binational integration by intercepting an #OpNANOOK @109thaw LC-130 simulating an #ONE target of interest #ArcticSecurity #WeHaveTheWatch #TeamNorth https://t.co/kUvBO5ZDx5
🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸 assets from all three #NORAD Regions deployed to Pituffik Space Base, Greenland from Jan 28 to Feb 11 for #OperationNOBLEDEFENDER. Each OND strengthens and progresses NORAD’s missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. 📸… https://t.co/BWi4H52ML2 https://t.co/ayMtUcIiKZ
BZ to our Alaskan Region for their continued excellence #WeHaveTheWatch #HomelandDefense https://t.co/ehfSYHzbvJ
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Feb. 19, 2025. https://t.co/3SBvxe1c5G https://t.co/Zka1XbHAsO
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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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176th Air Defense Squadron Fields State-of-the-Art Battle Command Center
NORAD completed a $13.1 million agile operations project in December at the 176th ADS Battle Command Center’s 3rd generation AN/FYQ-156 Tactical Command and Control System, also known as Battle Control System-Fixed.
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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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