Originally Posted by Typhoon
How would the rules of engagement work? Is a Q-pilot allowed to fire upon a foreign military aircraft that has illegally entered the airspace of that country after a set amount of time in that airspace?
It's a violation of International Law, but doesn't in itself give grounds for engagement. There has to be a threat to national security or committing a hostile act. I suspect the consequences of shooting down a Russian aircraft might outweigh the immediate sense of achievement.
It looks like someone is being deliberately provocative in order to flex their muscles. A response might be just the thing that Vlad's looking for.