Russian warplanes were detected flying off the coast of Alaska but did not enter American or Canadian airspace, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The incident occurred in the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), where aircraft are expected to identify themselves. This comes after previous instances of Russian military activity near Alaska, including fighter jets being scrambled to shadow Russian warplanes in the Arctic. In response to these events, the U.S. military has dispatched fighter jets and soldiers to monitor the situation.
Recent months have seen multiple reports of Russian military activity near Alaska, including in September and December of last year. NORAD has also encountered Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace off the Alaskan coast. The U.S. military maintains surveillance in the region for national security reasons and to detect any potentially threatening aircraft. While the latest incident did not raise concerns about a direct threat, it highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and the United States in the Arctic region. Such encounters serve as a reminder of the strategic importance of monitoring international airspace near the U.S. and Canada for potential security threats.
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