Two Russian Tu-95 and two Su-27 military aircraft are positively identified and intercepted by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-35 Lightning II fighter 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: | 8881232 |
VIRIN: | 250219-F-D0430-1003 |
Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
Size: | 1.25 MB |
Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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