Latest "NORAD" stories

When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?

One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 days ago

Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs

A look at why there are so many balloons up there; why they’re getting attention now; and how the U.S. is likely to watch for them and respond.

4 months ago

Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects

The president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

4 months ago

After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses

Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

4 months ago

Trudeau: US warplane shot down object over Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that on his order a U.S. warplane has shot down an unidentified object flying high over northern Canada.

4 months ago

White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence

The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.

By Bryant Harris

8 months ago