North American Aerospace
Defense Command will conduct intercept and identification procedures
over the Phoenix area on Aug. 12 around midday, according to a statement
from the organization.
The exercise flights are set to occur
between 10 a.m. and noon on Tuesday, although the flights may be delayed
due to weather, the statement said.
The organization said people
may hear and see NORAD aircraft flying in close proximity to military
aircraft, which will be taking on the role of an "aircraft of interest."
NORAD
conducts scenario training including airspace restriction violations,
hijackings and responding to unknown aircraft, the statement said.
NORAD
is the bi-national Canadian and American command that provides maritime
warning, aerospace warning and aerospace control for Canada and the
United States, according to the statement.
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