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CTV News
21 hours ago
- Science
- CTV News
Clearview Township chosen as transmit and receive site for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project
As part of Canada's plan to modernize the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Department of National Defence is exploring the the first transmit and receive sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project. On Thursday, a preliminary receive site in Clearview Township was revealed, offering over 288 hectares of agricultural land. 'A-OTHR which provides early warning radar coverage and threat tracking and will significantly expand NORAD and the CAF's situational awareness of objects approaching and entering Canadian airspace from the North,' stated the Department of National Defence (DND). In June 2022, the Minister of National Defence announced Canada's plan to modernize its contribution to NORAD. This project is part of the country's $38.6 billion plan. Clearview Township, Ont. Site map of Clearview Township, Ont. site. (Department of National Defence) According to the Department of National Defence, initial work is anticipated to begin at the Kawartha Lakes and Clearview Township sites in winter 2026. 'The selection of the first two sites sets the foundation for further development and expansion and is a major milestone toward reinforcing Canada's security and sovereignty in the Arctic,' stated DND. DND says it will launch a public engagement period to provide more information and allow the public to share feedback and ask questions. A-OTHR concept A-OTHR provides early warning radar coverage and threat tracking and will significantly expand NORAD and the CAF's situational awareness of objects approaching and entering Canadian airspace from the North. (Department of National Defence) Up to four permanent sites will be required for the system's final two transmit and two receive locations. DND says it is currently exploring possible siting locations in southern Ontario. Over-the-horizon radar can conduct surveillance at far greater ranges than regular radar technology by bouncing radar beams off earth's ionosphere. DND plans to conduct several environmental and site studies before beginning work. The A-OTHR project could reach initial operational capability by the end of 2029.
CBS News
a day ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Russian aircraft spotted and tracked flying near Alaska again, NORAD says
Russian military planes were detected flying near the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said, marking the latest in a string of sightings in recent months. The planes were not considered a threat, as Russian activity in that airspace happens regularly, according to the military command. U.S. officials have not specified the type of aircraft spotted this week or how many of them were there. CBS News has reached out to NORAD for more information. The aircraft flew through a section of international airspace called the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which is a designated area just outside of U.S. and Canadian sovereign space that both countries surveil closely for national security reasons. Aircraft are also expected to identify themselves when entering this region. NORAD said it tracked the Russian planes after detecting them and confirmed that they remained in the international zone. "NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions," the command said in a news release, adding that it "remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America." Military officials in the U.S. have reported the presence of Russian planes in the ADIZ a handful of times already since the beginning of the year. In April, NORAD said the command had detected Russian warplanes flying off the coast of Alaska, within the bounds of the defense identification zone. Less than three months earlier, the U.S. and Canada scrambled fighter jets to follow Russian warplanes seen over the Arctic, in an incident that drew some scrutiny as the region became a source of increasing geopolitical tension. The U.S. military said it later dispatched two F-16 fighter jets from Alaska to Greenland, to "forward posture NORAD presence in the Arctic." In September 2024, NORAD posted dramatic video of a Russian fighter jet flying "within just a few feet" of NORAD aircraft off the coast of Alaska. At the time, a U.S. general said "the conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all." Two months before that incident, the U.S. military said it intercepted four Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace off the Alaskan coast.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Tracks Russian Military Jet Near Alaska
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it had detected and tracked a Russian military aircraft operating near Alaska on Tuesday, July 22, though it remained in international airspace. The Russian aircraft was operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD said, without specifying its type. "This Russian activity in the contiguous U.S./Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat," NORAD said in a release. "An ADIZ begins where sovereign airspace ends and is a defined stretch of international airspace that requires the ready identification of all aircraft in the interest of national security." It comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump set a deadline for Russia to make peace or face deeper economic sanctions. He has also agreed to send more American weapons to Ukraine in response to Russia's recent intensification of its invasion. This is a developing article. Updates to follow.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
NORAD Fighter Jets Stage Show of Force Near Russian Border
United States and Canadian fighter jets assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) recently conducted an exercise over Alaska, near the Russian border. The drill took place on July 10 near Alaska's Little Diomede Island, located in the Bering Strait between mainland Alaska and Russia's Far East. The remote island lies 2.4 miles from Russia's Big Diomede Island, which sits on the opposite side of the international date line. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email. Formed by the U.S. and Canada, NORAD provides aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning in the defense of North America-including the detection, validation and caution of attacks against the continent whether by aircraft, missiles or space vehicles. The Russian military-along with the Chinese military-has previously sent aircraft near U.S. and Canadian sovereign airspace, within both nations' air defense identification zones. These zones cover international airspace and require the identification of aircraft. NORAD regularly conducts training to prepare for the interception of foreign military aircraft. In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice. According to photos released on July 16 by the Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command, U.S. F-16 and Canadian CF-18 fighter jets flew in formation near Little Diomede Island earlier this month during a "binational force integration" training exercise in Alaska. The Alaskan NORAD Region is one of three regions established under the binational command, alongside the Canadian NORAD Region and the Continental U.S. NORAD Region, the latter of which is divided into the Western and Eastern Air Defense Sectors. In addition to Little Diomede Island, NORAD fighter jets conducted training over Adak in the Aleutian Islands. In the summer of 2023, the U.S. military intercepted 11 Russian and Chinese naval vessels near Alaska's island chain, which extends into the Bering Sea. "Aircraft from the U.S. and Canada conducted training over Alaska demonstrating the flexibility of NORAD and the binational ability to integrate operations across regions to ensure the defense of North America in the High North," according to a photo caption. The F-16 fighter jets were launched from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, while the CF-18 fighter jets were deployed from Canadian Forces Base Bagotville in Quebec-about 4,349 miles from Alaska, according to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The exercise also involved U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft and E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft. The former extends the flight range of fighter jets, while the latter provides battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking. The mission statement on NORAD's website said: "In close collaboration with homeland defense, security, and law enforcement partners, prevent air attacks against North America, safeguard the sovereign airspaces of the United States and Canada by responding to unknown, unwanted, and unauthorized air activity approaching and operating within these airspaces, and provide aerospace and maritime warning for North America." The Royal Canadian Air Force said in a Facebook post on July 16: "Canadian and American forces worked shoulder-to-shoulder to integrate our forces, practice operational procedures, and demonstrate our ability to defend both countries in the Arctic through the NORAD partnership." The NORAD exercise comes as the U.S. pushes for the establishment of a Golden Dome missile defense system to protect North America. It remains to be seen whether Russia and China will conduct another joint aerial and naval operation near Alaska later this year. Related Articles Man Dies After Being Sucked Into MRI Machine by NecklaceWhat We Know About Americans Freed in Venezuela Prisoner SwapUS and NATO Ally Flex Aircraft Carrier Muscles in PacificIran's Military Leaders Threaten to Resume War 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Newsweek
NORAD Fighter Jets Stage Show of Force Near Russian Border
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. United States and Canadian fighter jets assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) recently conducted an exercise over Alaska, near the Russian border. The drill took place on July 10 near Alaska's Little Diomede Island, located in the Bering Strait between mainland Alaska and Russia's Far East. The remote island lies 2.4 miles from Russia's Big Diomede Island, which sits on the opposite side of the international date line. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters Formed by the U.S. and Canada, NORAD provides aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning in the defense of North America—including the detection, validation and caution of attacks against the continent whether by aircraft, missiles or space vehicles. The Russian military—along with the Chinese military—has previously sent aircraft near U.S. and Canadian sovereign airspace, within both nations' air defense identification zones. These zones cover international airspace and require the identification of aircraft. NORAD regularly conducts training to prepare for the interception of foreign military aircraft. In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice. What To Know According to photos released on July 16 by the Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command, U.S. F-16 and Canadian CF-18 fighter jets flew in formation near Little Diomede Island earlier this month during a "binational force integration" training exercise in Alaska. North American Aerospace Defense Command CF-18 fighter jets, left, and F-16 fighter jets, right, flying in formation near Little Diomede Island, Alaska, on July 10. North American Aerospace Defense Command CF-18 fighter jets, left, and F-16 fighter jets, right, flying in formation near Little Diomede Island, Alaska, on July 10. U.S. Department of Defense The Alaskan NORAD Region is one of three regions established under the binational command, alongside the Canadian NORAD Region and the Continental U.S. NORAD Region, the latter of which is divided into the Western and Eastern Air Defense Sectors. In addition to Little Diomede Island, NORAD fighter jets conducted training over Adak in the Aleutian Islands. In the summer of 2023, the U.S. military intercepted 11 Russian and Chinese naval vessels near Alaska's island chain, which extends into the Bering Sea. "Aircraft from the U.S. and Canada conducted training over Alaska demonstrating the flexibility of NORAD and the binational ability to integrate operations across regions to ensure the defense of North America in the High North," according to a photo caption. The F-16 fighter jets were launched from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, while the CF-18 fighter jets were deployed from Canadian Forces Base Bagotville in Quebec—about 4,349 miles from Alaska, according to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Canadian and U.S. @NORADCommand aircraft are flying training missions across AK to include over Adak in the Aleutian Islands demonstrating the close integration of forces supporting the defense of North America in the High North. #ArcticSecurity | #WeHaveTheWatch | @RCAF_ARC — Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command (@ANRALCOM) July 11, 2025 The exercise also involved U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft and E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft. The former extends the flight range of fighter jets, while the latter provides battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking. What People Are Saying The mission statement on NORAD's website said: "In close collaboration with homeland defense, security, and law enforcement partners, prevent air attacks against North America, safeguard the sovereign airspaces of the United States and Canada by responding to unknown, unwanted, and unauthorized air activity approaching and operating within these airspaces, and provide aerospace and maritime warning for North America." The Royal Canadian Air Force said in a Facebook post on July 16: "Canadian and American forces worked shoulder-to-shoulder to integrate our forces, practice operational procedures, and demonstrate our ability to defend both countries in the Arctic through the NORAD partnership." What Happens Next The NORAD exercise comes as the U.S. pushes for the establishment of a Golden Dome missile defense system to protect North America. It remains to be seen whether Russia and China will conduct another joint aerial and naval operation near Alaska later this year.
