Unfortunately, it is that sad state of affairs Russia is probing for when it
sends its forces out on "training missions". This last year, we have had
Russian fighter and bomber flights into Alaskan airspace, and after refueling, a
portion of them flew as far South as San Diego, California, a major Naval base.
I understand that Sweden has been intercepting Russian aircraft also.
To hear that they are testing the "waters" in this manner, is a bit un-nerving.
It feels so "Cold War" like, that it is really not funny.