Two CF-18 Hornets, two F-35 Lightning II, and two F-16 Fighting Falcons fighter aircraft from NORAD positively identified and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone July 24, 2024. NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft in seamless interoperability to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions. NORAD remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America. (Department of Defense Photo)
Date Taken: | 07.24.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.25.2024 11:07 |
Photo ID: | 8549615 |
VIRIN: | 240724-F-D0430-1002 |
Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
Size: | 2.08 MB |
Location: | US |
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