NATO scrambled two F-35s this week in the Arctic region, where jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighter planes, military officials said.

Two Norwegian jets rushed to respond after four Russian planes flew dangerously close to NATO airspace yesterday.

Russia has launched a new show of military strength as two Tu-95MS nuclear bombers conducted a four-hour flight over the Norwegian Sea north of Britain. The strategic bombers were escorted by Russian MiG-31 and Su-33 fighter jets during their mission over neutral waters.