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Russian military on the move

The Northern Fleet is put at highest alert as Russia announces another snap rehearsal.
August 25, 2016

In Severomorsk, Patriarch says Navy must have faith in God

Full combat readiness comes only with divine force and a devout spirit, the church leader tells young Northern Fleet officers as he pays visit to Russia’s most potent Navy town.
August 23, 2016

Following modernization, Russian aircraft carrier might head towards Syria in October

Upgrades of «Admiral Kuznetsov» will be completed in late September, after which the vessel will be ready to set sail.
August 19, 2016

Cautious towards Russian invitation

Foreign ministers Timo Soini and Margot Wallström do not want to engage in bilateral talks with Russia over security issues.
August 18, 2016

Nuclear sub crossing Arctic, going home

The «Vladimir Monomakh», Russia’s newest strategic sub, leaves the Northern Fleet and heads towards its permanent base on Pacific coast.
August 17, 2016

In the making, a new integrated info system for Russian Arctic

It will make us less dependent of foreign technology, the Ministry of Transport argues.
August 11, 2016

Navy will hide entire Severomorsk in giant fake fog screen

Civilians asked to stay calm for the next three days. Despite “specific smell” – the smoke is harmless to people, Defence officials assure.
August 10, 2016

FSB opens new Arctic complex

This helps us bolster security along our Arctic frontiers, regional leaders of the FSB say as they open a new border guard office in Sabetta.
August 09, 2016

No breaks on Russia’s warship program, but experts question timeframes and social consequences

While the Russian Navy brags about its new class of nuclear-powered destroyers and other sophisticated surface vessels, Norwegian experts belive the massive construction program is built on fragile foundations.
August 09, 2016

Military companies bankrupt, Murmansk is left with the debts

A critical situation is in the making as military towns fail to pay for heating, water and electricity, the regional government in Murmansk says.
August 08, 2016

US strategic bombers across Arctic and Nordic skies

Five strategic bombers, including this B-52, had a large-scale exercise across the Arctic and Nordic airspace last night.
August 01, 2016

First kids from Murmansk enroll in Russia’s new Youth Army

In a ceremony headed by Northern Fleet Commander Nikolay Yevmenov, a group of 37 youngsters from Severomorsk formally establishes the first Yunarmiya unit in the Russian North.
August 01, 2016

Busy Arctic autumn for the Northern fleet

Ballistic missile sub will be transferred across the Arctic Ocean; flotilla of vessels will sail Northern Sea Route; motorized infantry brigade will make landings at Kotelny Island.
July 31, 2016

Russia starts construction of 6th Yasen-class nuclear sub

Sevmash naval yard in Severodvinsk lays down the «Perm» on Friday, the Navy Day of Russia.
July 29, 2016

Report encourages Norway to reopen Olavsvern submarine support base

NATO and partner nations do not currently possess the ability to quickly counter the Russian undersea challenge in much of the North Atlantic and Baltic Sea, according to the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
July 28, 2016

Eight new missile cruisers for Russian Navy

Each will have an arsenal of 200 different missiles, among them a version of the S-500.
July 25, 2016

Military buildup in Arctic puts UNESCO protection in jeopardy

The UN body is concerned about the development of military infrastructure on the Arctic island of Wrangel.
July 22, 2016

Marines train near Kola bay oil reloading

Coastal troops of Russia’s Northern fleet are practicing naval landing operations.
July 19, 2016

This is Russia’s new unique underwater drone for Arctic waters

A series of unmanned underwater vehicles (UAV) for both research and military purposes are under development.
July 12, 2016

New Arctic military bases soon manned and equipped

The construction of the objects are entering a final stage, a source in the Ministry of Defense confirms.
July 11, 2016

Ministry of Defense takes charge of Arctic shipping

Company Oboronlogistika gets status as united logistics operator for Russian Arctic shipments.
July 07, 2016

«A historical day for the FSB in Murmansk»

The security service in Russia’s Arctic capital moves into its new massive headquarters.
July 05, 2016

Navy takes on new torpedo

The «Futlyar» will be a key weapon for Russia’s new Borey and Yasen-class submarines.
June 30, 2016

FSB takes control on Northern Sea Route

The security service will from now on have the prerogatives for law enforcement along the Russian Arctic shipping passage.
June 27, 2016

Northern Fleet pilots returning from Crimea

Ten Su-25 and Su-33 fighter jets from Air Wing Admiral Kuznetsov are on their way home to the Kola Peninsula after training on the Black Sea coast.
June 24, 2016

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