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Routine Russian Bomber Flights Spark NATO Response Calls

9/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracked Russian Tu-95 bombers and Su-35 fighters in the Alaskan ADIZ on September 24, 2025, and deployed an E-3 and fighters.
NORAD said the aircraft stayed in international airspace and activity was routine, not a threat.
Incursions into NATO airspace have raised alarms; Estonia's Foreign Minister condemned them and urged a NATO-wide response.

History

Historical Context

Tensions between NATO and the Soviet Union escalated in 1983 due to Soviet military exercises, prompting the establishment of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) for airspace monitoring. In 2025, the tracking of Russian Tu-95 bombers and Su-35 fighters highlighted ongoing geopolitical strains, underscoring NATO's need for unity, as emphasized by Estonia's Foreign Minister amid rising threats.

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Story summary

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracked Russian Tu-95 bombers and Su-35 fighters in the Alaskan ADIZ on September 24, 2025, and deployed an E-3 and fighters.
NORAD said the aircraft stayed in international airspace and activity was routine, not a threat.
Incursions into NATO airspace have raised alarms; Estonia's Foreign Minister condemned them and urged a NATO-wide response.

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