Military officials have released new video of a startling encounter between a Russian fighter jet flying near Alaska and a U.S. Air Force F-16 sent to intercept it. In the video released Monday, the Russian plane comes from behind the camera and swoops by the U.S. jet, just feet from the aircraft. The video release of the close encounter on September 23, with the U.S. pilot under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, comes after a series of Russian incursions into the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone just beyond U.S. sovereign airspace. The interaction drew condemnation from NORAD’s top officer and one of Alaska’s U.S. senators.
“The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all –- not what you’d see in a professional air force,” said Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command. The NORAD aircraft flew “a safe and disciplined” routine to intercept the Russian aircraft, he added. In July, Russian and Chinese bombers flew together for the first time in international airspace off Alaska, a sign of cooperation that raised concerns, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, said the close pass of the Russian jet is another reason to build America’s military presence in Alaska and the Arctic. We encourage you to once again become a contributor to JS. Whether you have previously contributed or are considering doing so for the first time, we welcome your valuable insights and perspectives. Your voice is important to us, and we believe that your contributions can make a meaningful impact. Thank you for considering joining us in sharing your thoughts and ideas with the JS community.
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