North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft positively identified and intercepted a Russian Tu-95 military aircraft over the Bering Sea, 22 July 2025. NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions. NORAD remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America and meeting presence with presence. (U.S. Department of Defense photo)
Date Taken: | 07.22.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.23.2025 18:47 |
Photo ID: | 9199485 |
VIRIN: | 250722-F-D0506-1001 |
Resolution: | 2871x1912 |
Size: | 314.83 KB |
Location: | BERING SEA, ALASKA, US |
Web Views: | 232 |
Downloads: | 35 |
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