Russia flies multiple bomber missions near Alaska: Pentagon
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DefenceTalkRussian warplanes last week flew a series of missions near Alaska, prompting the North American air defence agency to scramble US and Canadian jets, officials said today. The North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and the Pentagon said Tu-95 Bear bombers were spotted in international air space on three occasions – twice near the Aleutian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-flies-multiple-bomber-missions-near-alaska-pentagon-69804/
U.S. Jets Intercept Two Russian Bombers Flying Near Alaskan Coast
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DefenceTalkA pair of Russian nuclear-capable bombers flew near Alaska, coming as close as 100 miles from Kodiak Island — the first time since President Trump took office that Moscow has sent bombers so close to the United States. U.S. officials said on April 18 that the two Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers flew roughly 280 miles […]https://www.defencetalk.com/u-s-jets-intercept-two-russian-bombers-flying-near-alaskan-coast-69773/