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NORAD intercepts 2 Russian maritime patrol aircraft near Alaska, Canada

NORAD detected and tracked two Russian Tu-142s operating within the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones on Wednesday.

By Michael Scanlon

3 weeks ago

The real story of how NORAD began tracking Santa Claus

Seventy years ago, a wrong number prompted the U.S. Air Force to begin issuing reports of St. Nick’s progress on Christmas Eve.

By Dave Kindy

3 months ago

Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military says

The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.

6 months ago

F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row

The Russian surveillance and reconnaissance planes stayed in international airspace, but flew close enough to prompt NORAD to launch F-16s to intercept.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday staple

NORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"

15 months ago

Russian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flight

A defense official said the interception was safe and professional. However, it comes at a time of increasing tension between the U.S. and Russia.

By Stephen Losey

16 months ago