Watch: Russian Fighter Jet Gets DANGEROUSLY Close to U.S. F-16

A Russian fighter jet dangerously veered close to a U.S. Air Force F-16 near Alaska, sparking serious discussions over airspace security.

At a Glance

  • Military footage shows a close encounter between a Russian jet and a U.S. F-16 near Alaska.
  • The incident reveals unsafe maneuvers by a Russian Su-35 jet.
  • NORAD’s commander condemned the actions as unprofessional and dangerous.
  • The encounter adds to a series of recent Russian incursions near Alaska.

Disconcerting Airspace Incident

A video showing a Russian fighter jet closing dangerously close to a U.S. F-16 fighter near Alaska ignited a wave of concern about the safety protocols in international airspace. This encounter, caught on September 23, reveals the Russian Su-35 performing maneuvers that were unsafe and not aligned with standard practices. This close proximity is unprecedented, posing potential risks of unintended escalation between military forces.

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The United States pilot operated under NORAD’s direction during the incident. Gen. Gregory Guillot, commanding NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, harshly criticized the Russian maneuvers, calling them “unsafe and unprofessional.”

These actions further underscore concerns about the growing aggression from Russia in airspace close to U.S. territories.

Rising Tensions and Defense Considerations

This airborne confrontation is part of a series involving Russian aircraft entering Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This zone, while international airspace, requires aircraft identification for national security. Such incidents are worryingly frequent, with Russian and Chinese military exercises near Alaska becoming more common.

“The reckless and unprofessional maneuvers of Russian fighter pilots — within just a few feet of our Alaska-based fighters — in Alaska’s ADIZ on September 23 put the lives of our brave Airmen at risk and underscore the escalating aggression we’re witnessing from dictators like Vladimir Putin,” Sullivan said in a statement.

In response, about 130 U.S. soldiers were temporarily deployed to a remote Alaskan island with mobile rocket launchers due to increasing Russian activity. These preparations reflect an urgent need to reinforce U.S. defenses in the Arctic.

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Implications for International Security

The repeated incursions by Russian military aircraft disturb the tenuous balance of air sovereignty and ear-point tensions. Senator Dan Sullivan emphasized the need for increased military presence in Alaska and the Arctic as a reaction to these provocations. Such incidents risk not only military personnel but also diplomatic stability.

Ongoing dialogues and clearer protocols between global powerhouses like Russia and the United States become more critical amidst these tensions. Ensuring the security of contested airspace is vital to maintaining diplomatic harmony and preventing unintended military escalations.

Russia-U.S. relations just keep getting worse under Joe Biden, and we know they’ll get even worse under Kamala Harris – but for the Democrats, that’s the goal.

How dare Donald Trump try to maintain peace with global super powers!