Russia, U.S., Canada to hold second airborne anti-terror exercise

The first Russian-NORAD joint anti-terrorism was Vigilant Eagle in August 2010

From RIA Novosti:  The Russian Air Force and NORAD, the U.S. and Canadian joint air defense command will hold a second round of anti-terrorism exercises on August 8-11, the Commander in Chief of the Eastern military district, Igor Muginov said on Monday. . . .

The exercises will include AWACS (airborne early warning and control) and refueling aircraft, as well as combat aircraft, Muginov said.  (photo: Skryinikov/RIA Novosti)

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