General Gregory Guillot condemned the August 23 incident, labeling the Russian SU-35's actions as "unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all," marking it as unlike typical professional air force conduct.
The aggressive headbutting maneuver of the Russian SU-35, which nearly collided with the F-16, exemplifies the provocative aerial tactics employed in international airspace, raising tensions.
This incident occurred in the Alaskan air defense identification zone, which necessitates all aircraft to identify themselves, yet the Russian jet's hostile conduct violated these norms.
This event follows earlier interceptions of Russian bombers by US and Canadian jets in July, marking a series of tense interactions in the region's contested airspace.
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