Northern Command Alerts

FBI Director Confirms Shots Fired Near White House Grounds; Investigation Ongoing

Multiple gunshots were heard near the White House, prompting Secret Service agents to direct journalists on the North Lawn into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room for safety. Counter-snipers appeared on the roof, and the White House briefly locked down while DC Fire and EMS responded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Routine Unarmed Minuteman III ICBM Operational Test Launch GT 256 Scheduled at Vandenberg Space Force Base

CALIFORNIA - An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is scheduled between 12:01 and 6:01 a.m. Pacific Time on May 20 from the northern portion of Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Fire Aboard HABITAT Offshore Gas-Producing Platform Secured

Trump: Shooter Apprehended At Washington Hilton hotel

WHITE HOUSE - We are actively monitoring reports of gunfire at the White House and an ongoing evacuation. Status: Confirmed. U.

NORAD Increases Arctic Posture as Russian Tu-142s Probe Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Zones

Twelve U.S. and Canadian aircraft scrambled to monitor and escort the Russian planes, which remained in international airspace throughout.

Statement From D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Statement from the Metropolitan Police Department.

U.S. Military High-Energy Laser System Accidentally Downs CBP Drone Near Fort Hancock, Texas, Prompting FAA Airspace Closure

Congressional aides stated the incident occurred in an area frequently used by drug-cartel drones crossing from Mexico.

US Responds After Cuban Border Guards Kill Four in Clash with Florida-Registered Speedboat Near Villa Clara

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that American authorities are conducting an independent investigation and will not rely solely on Cuban-provided information

Cuban Border Guard Troops Engage U.S.-Registered Speedboat in Territorial Waters, Killing Four and Injuring Six

In the exchange that followed, the Embassy said that four individuals on the U.S. registered vessel were killed and six were injured.

U.S. Embassy Maintains Shelter-in-Place Advisory for Jalisco, Nayarit, Baja California, Chiapas, and Michoacán After Security Operations Linked to Cartel Leader Killing

The February 23 Update 5 from the U.S. Mission indicates some flights have resumed in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara while most other Mexican airports function normally.

NORAD and NORTHCOM Initiate Arctic Edge 2026 Multi-Domain Field Training Exercise in Alaska and Greenland

All training activities in Greenland proceed in full coordination with the Kingdom of Denmark.

Guanajuato State Declares All Incidents Contained After Spillover Violence Linked to Jalisco Operations - 23 Municipalities Affected

Authorities emphasized that all state and federal highways remain open and free of blockades, with no risk to travelers.

Jalisco New Generation Cartel Retaliation After Reported Death of Leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes Prompts Shelter-in-Place Orders in Puerto Vallarta

Shootouts with security forces and explosions occurred in the area. A shelter-in-place order took effect in Puerto Vallarta, with all taxi and rideshare services suspended until further notice.

U.S. Secret Service Agents and Deputy Fatally Shoot Armed Intruder at Mar-a-Lago Perimeter

The man was observed near the north gate. Law enforcement confronted him during the encounter. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

NORAD Detects and Tracks Five Russian Military Aircraft Operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone

NORAD launched two F-16 fighters, two F-35 fighters, one E-3 airborne warning and control aircraft, and four KC-135 tankers to intercept the group

Suspect Steals Ambulance and Rams Building Housing DHS Offices in Meridian, Idaho

Canyon County Paramedics confirmed no personnel were inside the ambulance and that the vehicle was unlawfully taken from their bay.

Cartel Drone Incursion: Threat Neutralized, FAA Airspace Restrictions Lifted

This action designates the areas as national defense airspace, prohibiting all aircraft operations within a 10 nautical mile radius centered near the El Paso VORTAC

U.S. Capitol Police: Training Exercise

"Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters."

FBI Investigates Second Suspected Illegal Bio Lab in Las Vegas Linked to Chinese National and Deadly Pathogens

The lab allegedly contained thousands of samples labeled as HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, COVID-19, and Ebola, and received funding from Chinese banks.

U.S. Deploys NORAD Aircraft to Greenland, Trump Administration Announces Framework for Future Deal on Greenland and Entire Arctic Region

ARCTIC REGION - On January 19, the North American Aerospace Defense Command announced aircraft arrivals at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to support long-planned activities, coordinated with Denmark.

Chemical Release: Shelter In Place At City of Deer Park, Texas

A chemical release at the City of Deer Park in Texas has caused the city to issue a shelter-in-place order. The chemical that was released is currently unknown, but officials said there is no danger to homes nearby

Trump Announces Trump-Class Battleships as Largest U.S. Surface Combatants Since WWII

The platform is intended for multi-domain operations, including independent tasking, carrier strike group integration, or surface action group command with manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.