The real story of how NORAD began tracking Santa ClausSeventy years ago, a wrong number prompted the U.S. Air Force to begin issuing reports of St. Nick’s progress on Christmas Eve.By Dave Kindy3 months ago
NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday stapleNORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"15 months ago
WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near AlaskaA joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.20 months ago
Director of operations for NORTHCOM removedA NORTHCOM official said that Lestorti’s removal is “permanent.”By Zamone Perez and Davis Winkie3 years ago
DoD: Chinese spy balloon did not collect, transmit data over the USDefense officials had previously said the spy balloon did not transmit data back to Beijing.By Zamone Perez3 years ago
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. Cohen3 years ago