North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
The North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning in the defense of North America.
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Aerospace forces such as the Alaskan NORAD Region Control Center (installed in 1961) were built up in the 1950s and 1960s in response to a long range bomber threat. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, concern shifted to the strategic ballistic …
About NORAD
To accomplish the aerospace control mission, NORAD uses a network of satellites, ground-based radar, airborne radar and fighter jets to detect, intercept and, if necessary, engage any air-breathing threat to Canada and the United States.
NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 69th year
Nov 29, 2024 · The NORAD Tracks Santa website (www.noradsanta.org) will launch on Dec. 1, featuring Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday, The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 for the program’s 69th year.
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Apr 26, 2013 · Under what became known as the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center (CMOC), several centers supported the NORAD missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control and provided warning of ballistic missile or air attacks against North America.
NORAD, USNORTHCOM open integrated command center
May 13, 2008 · The opening of NORAD and NORTHCOM’s new command and control center, especially now in the context of this ongoing 50-year anniversary celebration, is truly something that we value. “NORAD remains the cornerstone of Canadian-American continental defense partnership,” MacKay added.
North American Aerospace Defense Command
Apr 25, 2013 · In conjunction with its aerospace control mission, NORAD assists in the detection and monitoring of aircraft suspected of illegal drug trafficking. This information is passed to civilian law enforcement agencies to help combat the flow of illegal drugs into North America.
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In September 1957, the two nations agreed to create the “North American Air Defense Command” (NORAD) headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo. as a bi-national command, centralizing operational control of continental air defenses against the threat of Soviet bombers.
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To accomplish the aerospace control mission, NORAD uses a network of satellites, ground-based radar, airborne radar and fighters to detect, intercept and, if necessary, engage any air-breathing threat to North America.
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NORAD assets are positioned strategically throughout Canada and the U.S. and can respond to any air sovereignty threat in a matter of minutes. CANR CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft are on continuous alert to respond to any potential aerial threat to the safety of Canada and Canadians.