US Intercepts Russian Aircraft
The U.S. military was forced to scramble jets on Sunday after yet another Russian warplane entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). It was the third Russian incursion in less than a week, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
While Moscow’s aircraft did not violate American or Canadian sovereign airspace, its presence in the ADIZ triggered an immediate response. NORAD confirmed that at least five U.S. aircraft were launched to intercept and visually identify the Russian surveillance plane.
“This Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not considered a direct threat,” NORAD stated.
Even so, the timing of these flights is raising eyebrows. The provocations came just days after President Donald Trump’s historic peace summit in Anchorage with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where both leaders sought to negotiate an end to the bloody war in Ukraine.
This year alone, NORAD has tracked seven Russian incursions into the ADIZ. By comparison, there were 26 such flights in 2023 and 26 more in 2024. Many of these flights followed America’s decision to deploy 130 troops to Alaska’s remote Aleutian Islands last fall.
For everyday Americans, the message is clear: Russia continues to test America’s defenses—and only strong leadership in the White House ensures our skies remain secure. President Trump’s firm stance signals to adversaries that while the U.S. seeks peace, it will never compromise on defending its homeland.
