Two F-35 aircraft from Norway They managed to intercept a pair of Russian bombers Tu-95 Bear H, that approached the airspace of NATO in the North Alto on February 4, 2025. According to the Norwegian pilots, the aircraft achieved information of great interest with the aim of avoiding potential threats.
“Our rapid reaction alert mission in the north is important in our national defense and the collective security of NATO. The ability to respond quickly guarantees the safety of our airspace and highlights the strength of our allied forces in the maintenance of Peace and stability, “said the General of the Oivind Gunnerud Division, Chief of Air from Norway.
Since the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, initiated in February 2022, the presence of Russian airplanes in NATO airspace has been increasing progressively, which has caused the increase in tension in the area and reinforcement of the NATO Air Police. The most common models of Russian aircraft detected are the SU-35, SU-27 or the MIG-31.
Most occasions Russian airplanes do not cross NATO airspace, but they fly in air defense identification areas (ADIZ), which leads to the Special protocols activation quick response, known as alert Alpha Scramble.
