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NORAD Scrambles Jets Amid Weekend Airspace Breaches

8/4/2025

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On Sunday, NORAD sprang into action, dispatching fighter jets to intercept a civilian aircraft that strayed into restricted airspace above Trump’s Bedminster retreat. This incident was the second interception that day, part of a troubling trend with five unauthorized incursions reported over the weekend. NORAD is urging pilots to stay vigilant and check FAA NOTAMs to avoid such breaches.

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On Sunday, NORAD sprang into action, dispatching fighter jets to intercept a civilian aircraft that strayed into restricted airspace above Trump’s Bedminster retreat. This incident was the second interception that day, part of a troubling trend with five unauthorized incursions reported over the weekend. NORAD is urging pilots to stay vigilant and check FAA NOTAMs to avoid such breaches.