On Tuesday, NATO responded to the presence of Russian TU-95 strategic bombers over the North Sea by scrambling two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets. The Russian aircraft, accompanied by a MiG-31 and a Su-33, flew for over four hours, with the Russian Ministry of Defence asserting that the flight adhered to international regulations. Major General Øivind Gunnerud emphasized the significance of Norway's Quick Reaction Alert mission for national defense and the safety of Nordic airspace, showcasing NATO's collective security efforts amid heightened tensions.
NATO scrambled two Norwegian F-35 jets to escort Russian bombers, highlighting strategic air defense dynamics and the importance of NATO's Quick Reaction Alert missions.
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