Norway’s Navy Chief: ‘High North, Low Tension’ Depends on Our Own Capability At Sea Norway’s government recently launched major investments in the country's naval forces. This will increase important Norwegian presence in the North vis-á-vis Russia, maintains Navy Chief Oliver Berdal. “We must be able to safeguard our maritime interests on an independent basis,” he says.
The Russian Northern Fleet: New Acting Commander and Several New Submarines The Russian Northern Fleet has gained a new Acting Commander in Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov. He replaces Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, who has been promoted to acting Commander-in-Chief of Russia's Navy. The Northern Fleet has also received four new submarines, and another is underway.
