Updated 'Bear' Provides First Intercept for the F-35
A long-distance flight by two Russian Navy “Bears” was intercepted and escorted by Norwegian and UK fighters, including F-35s for the first time.
A still from a video taken from onboard a Tu-142 shows an armed Norwegian F-35A escorting the “Bear.” (Photo: Russian MoD)
A still from a video taken from onboard a Tu-142 shows an armed Norwegian F-35A escorting the “Bear.” (Photo: Russian MoD)