Russian and Chinese bombers recently conducted a joint patrol in international airspace off the coast of Alaska, marking the first time such cooperation has been observed. The U.S. Defense Secretary expressed concerns over this display of military collaboration, citing worries about China's support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracked and intercepted the Russian and Chinese bombers, which did not breach U.S. airspace but came within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. This zone requires aircraft to be identifiable and have authorized flight plans.
