Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic, NORAD says
North America Aerospace Defense Command said on Thursday that after a number of Russian fighters were found in the North Pole this week, the combat air patrols in the United States and Canada fighter aircraft were competed this week.
Russian planes staying in the international air are not considered threat, but eight military planes were sent to monitor their activities. Norad Say in a statementEssence The Canadian CF-18 fighter and a refueling aircraft were launched from the NORAD area of ​​Canada, while the two US F-35 fighters and two refueling aircraft oil tankers were launched from Alaskononrad. The Alaska base also dispatched an E-3 aircraft warning and control system aircraft, or AWAC, or AWAC, or AWAC, Air Force “You can detect, identify and track” away from the enemy of us and the NATO national border.
A few hours later, Norad said it also disrupted two F-16 fighters from Alaska to Greenland two times to “exist in the North Pole.” The order said that the move was “not a response to any current threat.”
A few weeks later, American and Canadian jets were fired Four Russian fighters Norad plane was blocked by Norad planes after flying near Alaska.
In recent years, the Arctic has become a key geopolitical focus, which has attracted the attention of Russia, China and the United States. The Russia, China and the United States have the northernmost military base in Greenland.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump expressed hope Bring Greenland to the United States to controlAnd he will not rule out the use of economic or military cohesion. Autonomous Arctic region of Denmark Make it strategic significance Two Economical And defense purpose. But Greenland Leader and resident It has clearly stated that their houses are not sold.
At the same time, Russia Strive to promote its military existence in the Arctic Gradually expanded, including two nuclear submarines unveiled by President Vladimir Putin. Russia has also tested High -voice missiles that evade US defense capabilities in the Arctic.
“The Arctic has played an important role in Russia’s security methods and economic computing,” “Amanda Dory (Amanda Dory In JulyEssence “Russia’s Arctic military capabilities may hold the motherland and allies and partners of the United States.”
The United States has warned Russia and China as their military and economic operations in the Arctic have increased. But both countries have Defense for their activitiesBeijing said that this is based on the principle of “respect, cooperation, mutual victory and sustainability,” and Moscow said that “part of it is to ensure that the Arctic will not become a field of discordability and tension.”
