NORAD welcomed
@SpaceX
CEO Elon Musk April 15, 2019 to
@CityofCOS
, where he participated in conversations and round table briefings about future space operations and homeland defense innovation.
NORAD F-22s, CF-18s, supported by KC-135 Stratotanker and E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, intercepted two Russian Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on Monday, March 9th.
We will conduct air defense exercise Falcon Virgo Wed-Fri btw midnight and 5:30 a.m. in Washington, D.C.
Aircraft n the exercise incl USCG MH-655D, USNavy King Air 300 and Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182T. Portions of the Ex could be approx 2,500 feet and visible from the ground.
NORAD F-22 Raptors, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, successfully completed two intercepts of Russian bomber aircraft formations entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone last night.
North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 fighter aircraft, supported by E-3 airborne warning and control system and KC-135 refueler aircraft, intercepted two Russian Tu-95 bombers escorted by two Su-35 fighter aircraft late Monday evening.
#WeHaveTheWatch
@usairforce
NORAD fighters intercepted Russian bombers+fighters entering Alaskan ADIZ May 20. 2x Tu-95s were intercepted by 2x F-22s; a second group of 2x Tu-95+2x Su-35 was intercepted later by 2 more F-22’s; NORAD E-3 provided overall surveillance. The aircraft remained in int'l airspace
(1/2) At approx. 1400 MDT, NORAD F-16 aircraft investigated a general aviation aircraft that was not in communication with ATC and entered the Temporary Flight Restriction area surrounding Bullhead City, AZ without proper clearance.
#WeHaveTheWatch
#NORAD
is aware of reports of a high-altitude balloon over Montana. The object is a privately-owned civilian balloon registered with the
#FAA
and operating within FAA regulations and requirements. Be assured, when an object is suspicious or unknown, NORAD responds.
(2/2) The violating aircraft was non-responsive to initial intercept procedures, but established radio communications after NORAD aircraft deployed signal flares. The aircraft was escorted out of the restricted area by the NORAD aircraft without further incident.
#WeHaveTheWatch
At approx. 7pm EST, Alaskan NORAD Region positively identified and tracked two Tu-142 Russian maritime patrol aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
The aircraft remained in int'l airspace and did not enter 🇺🇸or 🇨🇦 sovereign airspace
#WeHaveTheWatch
Two F-22 and two CF-18 fighter aircraft supported by an E-3 Sentry, a KC-135 Stratotanker and a C-130 Tanker from the NORAD positively identified and intercepted two Tu-95 Bear bombers in the Alaskan and Canadian ADIZ on Aug. 8th.
Yesterday, NORAD CF-18s and F-15s, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and the Canadian and Eastern Air Defense Sectors, conducted an integrated air defense exercise with F/A-18, E/F-18G, and E-2D aircraft and a guided-missile cruiser from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.
While the Arctic is primarily known for its harsh conditions, that’s no match for NORAD personnel who overcame the challenges of the austere polar environment through teamwork, dedication, and professionalism.
#WeHaveTheWatch
#Stronger_Together
.
#ArcticSecurity
.
F-22 fighters, supported by KC-135 Stratotanker and E-3 AWACS aircraft from the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted two Russian IL-38 aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on April 8th, 2020.
North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 Raptors, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, completed two intercepts of Russian Bomber formations entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone early this morning.
Our ability to deter and defeat threats to our citizens and vital infrastructure starts with detecting, tracking, and positively identifying aircraft our airspace. We are on alert 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year - Gen. O'Shaughnessy, Commander NORAD
Given our adversaries' efforts, it is clear that the Arctic is no longer a fortress wall, and our oceans are no longer protective moats. They are now avenues of approach for precise, long-range conventional weapons and the platforms that carry them
#SASC
On two separate occasions, over the past 2 days, the Alaskan NORAD Region detected, tracked and identified Russian surveillance aircraft entering and operating within the Alaskan ADIZ. The Russian aircraft did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace.
#WeHaveTheWatch
#FighterFriday
. The F-22 Raptor is a powerful fighter jet with a sophisticated sensor suite particularly useful in identifying foreign military aircraft in the Alaskan ADIZ.
#NORAD65
#NORAD
F-22 Raptors and an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, supported by KC-135 air refuelers, positively identified two Tu-160 bombers and two Su-35 fighter aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) three times last night.
#FighterFriday
. Of NORAD’s current aircraft, the venerable F-15 Eagle is the most senior and experienced. In operation with NORAD since 1982, the Eagle has been a staunch and reliable defender of 🇨🇦&🇺🇸.
#NORAD65
Two pairs of F-22 fighter jets, each with an E-3 intercepted Tu-95 bombers Su-35 fighter jets entering the Alaskan ADIZ May 21. The bombers entered the ADIZ and were intercepted by two F-22s, exited and then re-entered the Alaskan ADIZ accompanied by two Su-35 fighter jets.
NORAD positively identified two Tu-160 Blackjack Russian Bombers entering the Canadian Air Defense Identification Zone on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter United States or Canadian sovereign airspace. 1/3
#NORAD
is conducting a dynamic force employment operation in the Arctic Sept. 20-23 to demonstrate NORAD’s air capability, readiness and will to defend the United States and Canada from competitors who continue to test our defenses.
@usairforce
@RCAF_ARC
NORAD training along our northern approaches and projecting defensive capabilities into the Arctic demonstrates our capacity to defend Canada and the United States.
#WeHaveTheWatch
#NORAD
fighter aircraft have responded to several general aviation aircraft that violated the VIP Temporary Flight Restricted area near San Francisco this morning. All three events have concluded without incident.
NORAD is aware of Russian military aircraft forward deployments. NORAD continues to defend all approaches to North America and stands ready, as always, to respond appropriately to the capabilities that these deployments represent. - Gen G.D. VanHerck
To the outer limits and back. These
@usairforce
F-16s recently visited Shemya Island, one of North America's most distant and strategic outposts.
#WeHaveTheWatch
NORAD F-22s supported by KC-135 tankers and E-3 AWACS intercepted two pairs of Russian Tu-142s entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone this morning [ARCHIVE PHOTO, Mar 9, 2020]
NORAD, in conjunction with
@USNorthernCmd
, will conduct an air defense exercise to demonstrate the capabilities of 🇨🇦 and the 🇺🇸. CF-18s, F-15s, and KC-135 will conduct an air intercept exercise in conjunction with F/A-18 fighters aircraft from the HST Carrier Strike Group.
NORAD F-22s, supported by
@US_TRANSCOM
KC-135 Stratotanker, intercepted two Russian IL-38 maritime patrol aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone last night.
“COVID-19 or not, NORAD continues actively watching for threats and defending the homelands 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.,” said General Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, the NORAD Commander.
🇺🇲🇨🇦Support teams have arrived at Thule Air Base, Greenland, ready to kick off
#AmalgamDart
. During the exercise, we will enhance our readiness and demonstrate our capability to defend our northern approaches. With our
#friendspartnersallies
,
#WeHavetheWatch
F-22s, AWACS, and C-17 participate in a close formation taxi, known as an Elephant Walk during Polar Force exercise in Alaska yesterday. This two-week exercise demonstrates their abilities to forward deploy and deliver combat airpower.
#aerospacecontrol
#WeHavetheWatch
We concluded
#Arctic
exercises w/
@RCAF_ARC
&
@usairforce
. Our fighter aircraft conducted air defense patrols over Beaufort Sea and flew to Thule, Greenland demonstrating our ability to reach and defend the high Arctic against aerospace threats
more pics@
#NORAD
F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a small, single engine general aviation aircraft that violated the Temporary Flight Restriction area near
#NYC
. The aircraft was escorted out of the TFR w/o incident at approx. 2:00 p.m. EDT.
#OperationNobleEagle
On March 23rd, CF-18 Hornets along with a CC-150 Polaris refeuler conducted a northern patrol which flew over the community of Iqaluit, Nunavut. NORAD maintains our ability to conduct operations and maintain our
#1
priority, defending Canada and the United States.
#WeHaveTheWatch
“This is the latest of several occasions in the past month in which we have intercepted Russian aircraft operating near the approaches to our nations. We continue to execute our no-fail homeland defense missions with the same capability and capacity we always bring to the fight.”
#NORAD
synchronized multi-region aircraft operations from four locations in Canada and the US today demonstrating counter-cruise missile capabilities and ensuring readiness to respond to potential threats to our nations 24/7/365.
NORAD stands ready to defend 🇺🇸🇨🇦. This is our top priority 24/7/365. On May 13, two
@RCAF_ARC
CF-18 Hornets and a CC-150 Polaris air-to-air refueller conducted a patrol in Canada’s north
#WeHaveTheWatch
#NORAD
detected and monitored
#Russian
military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone Sept. 14, 2023. The a/c did not enter 🇺🇸 or 🇨🇦 sovereign airspace. Read more below.
#WeHaveTheWatch
Upon arriving at Yellowknife this week
@AirNatlGuard
F-15s prepare for exercise flights out to Thule, Greenland while CF-18s will operate over the Beaufort Sea (North of Alaska and Yukon territory). These exercises fortify our presence and force posture in the
#Arctic
#NORAD
will conduct an air defence exercise over Nunavut today.
@RCAF_ARC
CF-18s and CC-150T will participate in the ex; the public isn’t likely to notice them as they will fly over sparsely populated Arctic areas
#WeHaveTheWatch
NORAD F-22s, supported by KC-135 air refuelers and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, intercepted four Russian Tu-142 reconnaissance aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on June 27, 2020.
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Santa dropped in to Air Task Force Romania to visit Wrangler, his wingman from 2019. Canadian CF-18 pilots, technicians and support staff are securing the skies over Romania until December 31 as part of NATO enhanced Air Policing.
As part of our ongoing efforts to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat threats to our nations, we remain active in the Arctic. On Friday, March 6th 🇨🇦NORAD Region CF-18s, supported by a 🇺🇸KC-135 Stratotanker conducted an air patrol in northern Canada.
#wehavethewatch
#NORAD
is increasingly integrating its bi-national operations with other commands and allied forces around the globe to enhance our deterrence posture and prevent any attack on Canada and the United States.
#AMALGAMDART
The Arctic has become an arena of global power and competition as competitors continue to expand their military presence in the area. We are fortifying our security presence in the region, conducting military exercises, and strengthening our force posture there
#WeHaveTheWatch
NORAD's U.S. and Canadian Regions conducted a bi-national air defense exercise on April 23rd. Canadian and U.S. aircrew and members of the
@AirNatlGuard
and
@RCAF_ARC
conducted tactical intercepts, reinforcing NORAD's interoperability and readiness.
Following our E-3 mission in the north, NORAD deployed F-22s to the high arctic, successfully projecting combat power in our nations' northern reaches and establishing a deterring presence in the defense of our sovereign nations. (archive photo)
3/3 This iteration of
#NobleDefender
was the final leg of a greater collaborative effort among multiple nations including the U.K., Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada and the United States.
One Team!
#AmalgamDart
is a live-fly exercise involving 🇺🇸, 🇨🇦,
@US_Stratcom
and
@NATO
aircraft training in a variety of potential real-world scenarios designed to reinforce our capability to provide aerospace warning and defense to North America.
#WeHaveTheWatch
“For the eighth time this year, Russian military aircraft have penetrated our Canadian or Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zones and each and every time NORAD forces were ready to meet this challenge,” said General Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, the NORAD Commander.
NORAD conducted Operation
#NobleDefender
across multiple locations in the Arctic, and the coasts of Canada and the United States, between Jan. 15-31, 2023. For more details:
#WeHaveTheWatch
#arcticsecurity
Operation NOBLE DEFENDER is in full swing demonstrating the bi-national military capabilities of detecting, deterring, and safeguarding against potential threats to North America.
#ArcitcSecurity
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@NORADCommand
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@socnorth
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@RCAFOperations
NORAD responded to an event in the Special Flight Rules Area surrounding Washington D.C. this morning. NORAD directed
@USCG
rotary wing aircraft to investigate and the event was resolved without incident. The defense of Canada and the United States is NORAD's top priority.
NORAD also positively identified a Russian A-50 supporting the intercepted aircraft which loitered within the ADIZ for approx 1.5 hrs and came within 30nm of Alaskan shores. All Russian aircraft remained in int'l airspace and at no time entered 🇺🇸 or 🇨🇦 sovereign airspace.
As competitors seek to bolster their presence and mil ops in the Arctic, NORAD support services such as
@RCAF_ARC
,
@USAirForce
,
@AirNatlGuard
remain vigilant to protect the airspace of 🇨🇦 and the 🇺🇸 to deter, deny, and defeat threats to our air and maritime approaches
#OpLIMPID
For more than 60 years,
#NORAD
has evolved to meet the threats to our nations. Moving forward, NORAD will focus on enhancing its ability to carry out its three core missions and will incorporate next-generation capabilities across all-domains.
#NORAD63
.
@RCAF_ARC
CF-18 fighter jets will conduct NORAD training in airspace over
#Toronto
. Training will take place between 10 and 11:30 a.m. EDT Monday, April 27.
Fighters will be practicing response procedures in high-density airspace and may be seen/heard at local airfields
On Sept 11, NORAD detected, tracked and positively identified 2 Russian maritime patrol aircraft entering & operating in the Alaskan & Cdn Air Defense Identification Zones. The aircraft remained in international airspace, not entering 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 sovereign airspace.
#WeHaveTheWatch
Last week we concluded Arctic air defense exercises based out of Yellowknife, NT. During the exercises NORAD F-15s and CF-18s flew over the Beaufort Sea demonstrating NORAD's capability to defend our northern approaches
#WeHaveTheWatch
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“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NORAD constantly monitors the northern approaches to our nations and our operations make it clear that we will conduct homeland defense efforts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned exercise over southwestern NM and southeastern AZ today.
NORAD F-16s and a civilian aircraft will fly at approximately 10,500’ and may be visible during the exercise. This exercise supports Operation
#NobleEagle
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