“On August 20, 2025, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that it had detected and tracked a Russian Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft, designated by NATO as “Coot-A,” operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).” “Although the presence of this aircraft triggered U.S. surveillance and interception measures, it remained entirely in international airspace without entering the sovereign airspace of the United States or Canada.” “The incident reflects a regu

NORAD announced that it detected and tracked a Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on Aug. 24, 2025. It was the third time in less than a week that NORAD says Russian aircraft entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. | NTD Plus