F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row The United States has taken a major step toward establishing its first deep-draft Arctic…
By Stephen Losey, Defense News
August 22, 2025
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NORAD launched a pair of F-16 Fighting Falcons to intercept Russian spy aircraft near Alaska on back-to-back days this week. (Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh/Air Force)
U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercepted …





