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Aerospace Warning and Control: NORAD's Core Missions

NORAD's fundamental purpose is detecting, warning of, and responding to aerospace threats to North America. The aerospace warning and control missions constitute the command's operational core, providing the continent's primary defense against air-breathing threats while monitoring space and missile activity. Understanding these missions illuminates what NORAD does day-to-day and why its effectiveness matters for Canadian and continental security.