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Intercept Missions

Poland Scrambles MiG-29s to Intercept Russian Il-20 Over Baltic Sea

Polish commanders say the reconnaissance flight remained in international airspace without a filed plan, transponder off.

NORAD Intercepts Five Russian Aircraft in Alaska’s Air Defense Zone

German Jets Intercept Russian Spy Plane Near NATO Airspace

Russian Jet's Reckless Maneuver Near US F-16 in Alaskan Airspace Raises Tensions