On September 23, 2024, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet performed an aggressive and unsafe manoeuvre near a U.S. Air Force F-16 in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The incident occurred during a routine intercept by NORAD of a Russian flight group, which included a Tu-95 strategic bomber. The Su-35, escorting the Tu-95, dangerously cut across the path of the American F-16 at high speed in what has been described as a “headbutting” manoeuvre.
Video footage of the event, released a week later, shows how close the Su-35 came to the F-16, prompting concern from U.S. military officials. NORAD Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot labeled the Russian pilot’s behavior as “unsafe” and “unprofessional,” stating that it endangered both the Russian and American aircraft. While such intercepts in the Alaskan ADIZ are fairly routine, this particular incident stood out due to the proximity of the Russian jet to the F-16, making the encounter particularly hazardous.
This is part of a broader trend of aggressive interactions between Russian and NATO aircraft, with similar incidents having occurred in other regions like the Black Sea and off Syria. These maneuvers, often provocative, raise the risk of accidents or miscalculations that could escalate tensions between Russia and NATO.
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