The real story of how NORAD began tracking Santa ClausSeventy 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 Kindy2 days ago
Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military saysThe 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.3 months ago
F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a rowThe Russian surveillance and reconnaissance planes stayed in international airspace, but flew close enough to prompt NORAD to launch F-16s to intercept.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday stapleNORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"12 months ago
Russian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flightA 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 Losey13 months ago
WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near AlaskaA joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.17 months ago
