India, Feb. 21 -- On February 19, 2026, three Russian fighter jets were identified and monitored by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) as they were flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In its official statement, NORAD said it dispatched two F-16 Fighting Falcons, two F-35 Lightning IIs, one E-3 and four KC-135 to intercept and escort the aircraft from the Alaskan ADIZ.

The leadership of NATO has issued a warning over an increase in Chinese and Russian patrols throughout the Arctic, including regions close to Canada and north of Alaska.

At Sweden's National Security Conference, General Alexus Grynkewich, the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, also issued a warning that China and Russia are inc...