Russia to Expand Rogachevo Air Base to Accommodate Long-range Aircraft Rogachevo air base will become the latest military installation in the Russian Arctic to receive an extended runway and new facilities for personnel and equipment. The facility sits around 800 km from Kirkenes in North Norway.
Russia Activates Newest S-300 Air Defense Unit in the Arctic Russia upgrades its long-neglected air base near Tiksi in Yakutia and activates its latest Arctic anti-aircraft system. A unit of S-300 surface-to-air missiles is now combat ready according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
