US and Canadian Fighters Intercept Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

Joint mission marks first time Chinese aircraft entered Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone alongside Russian bombers.

NORAD deployed F-35s, F-16s, and CF-18s to intercept the bombers 200 miles off Alaska's coast.
The Russian and Chinese aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter US or Canadian sovereign airspace.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized US readiness and surveillance capabilities in response to the incident.
The joint mission comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and increased Sino-Russian military cooperation.
This event follows recent warnings about enhanced Sino-Russian activities in the Arctic region.