RAF Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Military Aircraft Operating Near UK's Airspace

On Sunday, RAF Lossiemouth based Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian Tu-142 Maritime Patrol aircraft that was operating near UK airspace. The aircraft, known by the NATO code name Bear-F, approached from the North-East and was monitored by NATO forces including Norwegian F-35A fighter aircraft. RAF Typhoons were launched as part of Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) procedures to ensure the safety of UK airspace, as per information published by the Royal Airforce.

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