Latest "US intercepts Russian aircraft" stories

Four Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again

“This is the second and third time this week that incursions into our air defense identification zones were met and escorted by NORAD fighters. We continue to see repeated Russian military aviation activity in the Arctic and we will defend the U.S. and Canada against these threats emanating from our northern approaches."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

NORAD intercepts two Russian reconnaissance aircraft near Alaska

While alarming, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command, U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters said unsafe intercepts between NATO and Russian aircraft have decreased over the past two years, and are in most cases safe.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago