North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft positively identified and intercepted two Russian Tu-95 and two Su-35 military aircraft over the Chukchi Sea,19 Feb. 2025. NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions. NORAD remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America including meeting presence with presence. (U.S. Department of Defense photo)
Date Taken: | 02.19.2025 |
Date Posted: | 02.21.2025 16:51 |
Photo ID: | 8881230 |
VIRIN: | 250219-F-D0430-1002 |
Resolution: | 4478x2932 |
Size: | 1.04 MB |
Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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