North American Aerospace Defense Command

Our #NORAD Airshow team had an outstanding week connecting with the aviation community at the 52nd Annual SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Throughout the event, the team engaged with attendees at our information booth, spoke with media, and delivered presentations highlighting NORAD’s mission to defend North American airspace, 24/7/365. In conversations with pilots and aviation enthusiasts, the message was clear - respecting NORAD-enforced #FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) areas is essential to flight safety. The week wrapped with a live demonstration showcasing how NORAD fighters respond to airspace violations, reinforcing the importance of staying informed when operating near TFR areas. The message was clear➡️Enjoy the Expo. Read your NOTAMs. #FlyInformed #WeHavetheWatch @SunnFunFlyIn

NORAD was pleased to welcome Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and #RCAF Chief Warrant Officer Renee Hansen to headquarters this week. The visit highlighted the strength of our 🇨🇦🇺🇸 binational partnership and reinforced ongoing coordination between #NORAD and the @RCAF_ARC on shared priorities, from domain awareness to capability modernization efforts. Engagements with senior leaders and subject matter experts underscore how our integrated approach remains essential to defending North America together. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Alaskan NORAD Region recently operated from remote locations in Alaska, maintaining NORAD's readiness to respond to potential threats to North America.

Today, NORAD F-16 aircraft responded to a civilian aircraft that entered restricted airspace under a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Palm Beach, Florida. The situation was resolved safely. If intercepted: · Tune to 121.5 or 243.0 · Follow Instructions · Reverse course as directed Check NOTAMs before every flight and remain aware of active TFRs. #WeHaveTheWatch

Pilots, @NORADCommand fighters intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Palm Beach, FL, resulting in flares being deployed. Remember: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight! tinyurl.com/3anshmw3 @flywithaopa

Two nations. One command. One mission. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Today during Senate Armed Services Committee Testimony, #NORAD Commander General Gregory Guillot highlighted the enduring binational mission across diverse climates, from the Arctic to the southern United States, in defense of North America, 24/7/365. That’s the dedication, professionalism, and service before self of our people—on watch every day, whatever the conditions. #WeHaveTheWatch

Today before the House Armed Services Committee, #NORAD Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot underscored the importance of exercising capability in Arctic conditions to enhance resilience and coordination with our partners. #WeHaveTheWatch #HighNorth 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Yesterday distinguished visitors joined @NORADCommand and @USNorthernCmd leaders at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during #ArcticEdge26. Discussions included #NORAD's Cruise Missile Defense activities throughout the exercise. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether @ANRALCOM

Cruise Missile Defense is critical to homeland defense. During #ArcticEdge26, 🇨🇦CF-18s from the Canadian NORAD Region (CANR) integrated with 🇺🇸F-35s from the Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR) to simulate defense against advanced airborne threats at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Integrated air and missile defense enhances resilience across the Arctic and strengthens our layered defense of North America. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether

Reminder to pilots: check for active Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) before you fly. Multiple violations have been reported today in the restricted airspace near #Miami. Following TFRs helps keep the skies safe and reduces the need for air defense responses. #WeHaveTheWatch @1stAF

NORAD increases posture to support Operation ICE CAMP. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is increasing the posture of its forces in Alaska and Canada to support the U.S. Navy’s Operation ICE CAMP 2026. NORAD will be conducting air patrols throughout ICE CAMP 2026 to reinforce the security of the region. NORAD's mission is to ensure no threat approaches North America undetected," said Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command. "That means watching every mile of Arctic sky, sea, and ice with discipline and vigilance and responding when necessary. We have the watch." Operation ICE CAMP is run by the U.S. Navy in conjunction with other military branches, research institutions, and allied nations. It underscores the importance of joint and integrated operations in the Arctic, a region of growing strategic significance. dvidshub.net/news/559616/na… The U.S.-Canadian, dual-nation structure of NORAD represents one of the strongest integrated defense partnerships in the world, with more than six decades of continuous operation. For more information about NORAD and its mission, visit norad.mil.

Up close to the homeland defense mission. This week #NORAD commander General Gregory Guillot visited the Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. The wing maintains Aerospace Control Alert for NORAD, keeping fighters and crews ready to launch within minutes to defend North American airspace. During his visit, Gen. Guillot met with leaders and Airmen supporting the alert mission and flew backseat in an F-15 piloted by 159th Fighter Wing's Capt. Lau Jackson. #WeHaveTheWatch

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian TU-142 military aircraft operating in the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) on March 4, 2026. NORAD launched two U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter aircraft, two F-22 fighter aircraft, four KC-135 tankers, one E-3 AWACS, two Canadian CF-18 fighter aircraft, and one CC-150 tanker to positively identify, monitor, and intercept the Russian aircraft in the American and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones. norad.mil/Newsroom/Press….

NORAD CF-18s from the 🇨🇦 Canadian NORAD Region (CANR) launch in support of #ArcticEdge26 to conduct Cruise Missile Defense activities with F-35s from the 🇺🇸 Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR) in Alaska. Training against simulated airborne threats strengthens our layered defense and enhances #NORAD's ability to deter, detect, and defend North America from every avenue of approach. #ArcticEdge26 #StrongerTogether #WeHaveTheWatch @RCAF_ARC @ANRALCOM

NORAD successfully completed Operation GLOBAL GUARDIAN earlier this week. As a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force transited from the Indo-Pacific into Alaska, through Canada, and into the Continental U.S., NORAD’s Alaskan, Canadian, and Continental U.S. Regions capitalized on the opportunity to execute and coordinate sequential tracking and intercepts of an American  B-52 Stratofortress, acting as a simulated threat to North America. This inter-regional cooperation demonstrates the binational Command’s seamless and layered defense of North America. Shout out to all three of our regions for operating as one team across the continent. Together, we remain ready to defend our homelands from every avenue of approach. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 #GlobalGuardian #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether @1stAF @ANRALCOM @RCAFOperations

As part of #ArcticEdge 2026, NORAD’s Alaska NORAD Region (ANR) and Canadian NORAD Region (CANR) will train side-by-side to strengthen our ability to operate in the austere Arctic environment and detect, track and, if necessary, defeat airborne threats to the 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦. #StrongerTogether #WeHaveTheWatch

Bravo Zulu to our Alaskan and Canadian #NORAD regions for having the Watch.

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Tu-95s, two Su-35s, and one A-50 operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Feb.19, 2026. NORAD launched two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four KC-135s to intercept, positively identify, and escort the aircraft until they departed the Alaskan ADIZ. norad.mil/Newsroom/Press…