The second formation, which came within 32 nautical miles of Alaska, consisted of another pair Tu-95 bombers and an A-50 aircraft. NORAD tasked F-22 Raptors supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and ...
The Russian aircraft entered the ADIZ north of Alaska and remained within it for approximately 4 hours. NORAD fighter aircraft escorted the TU-142s for the duration of their time in the ADIZ.
Their deployment coincided with eight Russian aircraft and four navy vessels, including two submarines, traveling close to Alaska while Russia and China conducted joint military drills. None of ...