# Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Type: Technology

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/alaska-air-defense-identification-zone-adiz
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## Timeline

- **2026-02-21T07:15:00Z**: Departure — Russian aircraft exit the ADIZ and return toward Russian airspace; NORAD assets return to base.
- **2026-02-21T06:45:00Z**: Visual Intercept — NORAD pilots establish visual contact with Russian aircraft near the Bering Strait.
- **2026-02-21T06:30:00Z**: QRA Scramble — Quick Reaction Alert aircraft are launched from Alaskan airbases to identify the tracks.
- **2026-02-21T06:15:00Z**: Initial Detection — NORAD radar systems identify multiple unidentified tracks entering the Alaska ADIZ.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NORAD Intercepts Russian Military Aircraft in Alaska ADIZ Near Bering Strait
2026-02-21 07:11:42 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) successfully tracked and intercepted Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on February 21, 2026. While the aircraft remained in international airspace, the encounter near the Bering Strait highlights the intensifying strategic friction in the Arctic theater.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/norad-intercepts-russian-jets-alaska-adiz

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