Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada

Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic, NORAD says
A combat air patrol of American and Canadian fighter jets was scrambled this week after multiple Russian warplanes were spotted in the Arctic, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said Thursday, marking the latest military incident to unfold in a region that is drawing increasing scrutiny.
NORAD responds to 'multiple' Russian jets near Alaska, Yukon
Russian military jets were "not seen as a threat" when they flew through international airspace not far from the border with Canada and the United States, the North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed.
Russian Warplanes In Arctic Airspace Send Shockwaves In U.S.; Jets From Alaska, Canada Scrambled
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has claimed that a combat air patrol of American and Canadian fighter jets was scrambled this week after multiple Russian warplanes were spotted in the Arctic.
Canadian, US fighter jets scrambled to monitor Russian aircraft amid Arctic drills
Canadian and U.S. fighter jets were scrambled to monitor Russian aircraft near North America during Arctic drills
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