North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft positively identified and intercepted Russian Tu-95 and Su-35 military aircraft near the Bering Strait Feb. 19, 2026. 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 War video)
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 15:48 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 996769 |
| VIRIN: | 260219-D-D0506-2914 |
| Filename: | DOD_111535782 |
| Length: | 00:01:20 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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