The President's Daily Brief September 26th, 2025: SHOWDOWN: American Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers & Beijing’s Drone Support for Moscow
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Sep 26, 2025 American fighter jets recently intercepted Russian bombers near Alaska, heightening tensions in the region. Meanwhile, China and Russia are reportedly deepening military cooperation, with Chinese drone experts aiding Russia’s arms efforts. In the Middle East, a new U.S. peace plan for Gaza is gaining support from Arab leaders, amid promises to halt Israeli annexation of the West Bank. Additionally, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for accepting illicit funds from Libya.
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Russian Bombers Probe Alaska ADIZ
- NORAD scrambled jets and surveillance aircraft when Russian Tu-95s and Su-35s entered the Alaska ADIZ on Sept. 24.
- These routine probes now matter more because they occur amid heightened NATO tension and sanctions on Moscow.
Pattern Of Probing Raises NATO Tension
- Multiple recent air and drone incidents across NATO members form a pattern of probing and hybrid attacks.
- Taken together these events amplify transatlantic tensions and strain NATO air defenses.
China-Russia Drone Collaboration Evidenced
- Reuters documents show Chinese engineers repeatedly visiting a sanctioned Russian factory and helping assemble and test drones.
- Invoices and flight logs link Chinese components and training directly into Russia's drone supply chain.