Tue Sep 17 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## NORAD Intercepts Russian Aircraft Near Alaska, No Threat Perceived
**ANCHORAGE, ALASKA -** The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on September 11th, 2023. While the specific type of Russian aircraft was not disclosed, NORAD confirmed the aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace.
“This Russian activity in the Alaska ADIZ is not seen as a threat,” stated NORAD in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “NORAD will continue to monitor competitor activity near North America and meet presence with presence.”
The interception comes amid ongoing large-scale Russian and Chinese military exercises in the Pacific, Arctic, Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas, scheduled to continue until September 16th.
NORAD has frequently intercepted Russian aircraft near Alaska since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In July, the Pentagon reported a joint operation of two Russian Tu-95 and two Chinese H-6 military aircraft near Alaska, marking the first time these two nations had operated together in this manner.
While NORAD considers such incidents routine, the organization remains vigilant and employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars, and fighter jets to track aircraft and respond accordingly.
The U.S. Defense Department echoed NORAD’s assessment, stating that “Russian activity in the ADIZ occurs regularly and we do not view this activity as a threat.”
NORAD, a bi-national organization established by the U.S. and Canada, is responsible for overseeing aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. The organization continues to adapt its structure to address evolving global threats and ensure the safety and security of North American airspace.
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