Hello everyone, welcome back. Today, we’re discussing some noteworthy news involving the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD as it’s commonly known.

Just recently, NORAD reported sending out fighter jets to intercept not one, but two Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers. This incident took place right off the coast of Alaska. The agency confirmed this in a press release, stating it had detected, tracked, and intercepted these aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on July 24.

NORAD detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 24, 2024. NORAD fighter jets from the United States and Canada conducted the intercept.https://t.co/EKg3G30lmW

— North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) July 24, 2024

The operation was a joint effort involving NORAD fighter jets from both the United States and Canada.

What makes this incident so alarming is that it’s the first time Russia and China have flown a joint bomber patrol off Alaska.

NORAD just released images of USAF and RCAF fighters intercepting a group of Chinese and Russian bombers that entered Alaska’s ADIZ yesterday.

Seen here, a USAF F-16, USAF F-35 and a RCAF CF-18 Hornet escort a Chinese H-6 bomber. https://t.co/lGZ7LxawLs pic.twitter.com/fuDEkYGHl5

— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) July 25, 2024

This report was made public less than an hour before President Biden was set to address the nation in his first public address since announcing he would not be running for a second term in office.

View from a Russian Air Force Tu-95 in Alaska’s air defense identification zone yesterday, after an intercept by US and Canadian forces.

Flying in formation next to the Russian Bear:

2x USAF F-16 Falcons
1x USAF F-35
2x RCAF CF-18 Hornets pic.twitter.com/5O03GQmd9D

— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) July 25, 2024

According to NORAD, “The Russian and PRC aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace. This Russian and PRC activity in the Alaska ADIZ is not seen as a threat, and NORAD will continue to monitor competitor activity near North America and meet presence with presence.”

The probe of aircraft comes after a US Coast Guard ship on regular patrol came in contact with Chinese warships in international waters, but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, officials said.