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A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials The Pentagon said NORAD initially detected the object over Alaska on Friday. U.S. fighter jets from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, monitored the object WASHINGTON (AP)A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe WASHINGTONThe Pentagon said it shot down an unidentified object over frozen waters around Alaska on Friday at the order of President Biden, less than a week An unidentified object was shot down 10 miles off the frozen coast of Alaska on Friday afternoon, US officials announced, but details about the object are scarce. The Pentagon has “no indication” the aircraft had a pilot onboard, he said. On Friday, the Air Force scrambled two F-22 fighter jets from Joint Base Elmendorf

Pentagon Downs Unidentified Object Over Alaska: What We Know

In a developing story, a U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast of Alaska on Friday. White House officials confirmed President Joe Biden ordered the action. The Pentagon said it shot down an unidentified object over frozen waters around Alaska on Friday at the order of President Biden, less than a week after heightened security concerns.

NORAD Detection and Fighter Jet Scramble

The Pentagon said NORAD initially detected the object over Alaska on Friday. U.S. fighter jets from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, monitored the object prior to the shootdown. On Friday, the Air Force scrambled two F-22 fighter jets from Joint Base Elmendorf.

Details Remain Scarce

An unidentified object was shot down 10 miles off the frozen coast of Alaska on Friday afternoon, US officials announced, but details about the object are scarce. We are working to gather more information about its origin, purpose, and capabilities.

Pilotless Object?

The Pentagon has “no indication” the aircraft had a pilot onboard, he said, suggesting it may have been an unmanned aerial vehicle or other type of pilotless object.

U.S. Response

WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.