US Air Force Scrambles Fighter Jets in Face of Russian Intrusion! Find Out What Happened Next!

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported that the Russian aircraft lingered in the identification zone for over three hours. In response, the US Air Force dispatched a total of ten aircraft, including four Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning II, stationed in the region. Support was also provided by three KC-135 tankers and an E-3 Sentry for coordination. While the Russian aircraft did not penetrate the direct US airspace and were not classified as a threat, the identification of these aircraft was essential for reasons of national security.

Reminders of Past Encounters

This incident evokes memories of a riskier event in September of last year. At the time, a Russian fighter jet had flown a maneuver classified as "unsafe and unprofessional" against an accompanying US F-16. US General Gregory M. Guillot, commander of NORAD, then described the behavior of the Russian pilot as dangerous for all parties involved and not up to the standard of a professional air force.