Russia Elevates Importance of Northern Fleet Upgrading it to Military District Status Russia has upgraded the administrative status of its Northern Fleet for a second time in less than a decade. As of 1 January 2021 the Northern Fleet, whose area of operation includes the Arctic, has become its own military district.
From Norway to North America: Differing Views On New Russian Weapon Systems For Norway, new Russian weapon systems do not constitute a dramatic change in the potential threat from Russia, says researcher. For the Arctic more broadly, disagreement exists on what these weapons mean for the security situation in the region.
