Norwegian Navy Vessel Tracks Russian Vessel Group West of Norway "The Russian navy has now started exerciseOkean. The exercise results in increased activity from both the Northern Fleet and the Baltic Fleet in our immediate areas, says Vice Admiral Rune Andersen, head of the Norwegian Armed Forces' operational headquarters.
Russia to Increase the Northern Fleet’s Combat Readiness and Strengthen Arctic Shipbuilding and Port Capacity Strengthening Russia's military capabilities and increasing the Northern Fleet's combat readiness are prioritized tasks to secure national interests in the Arctic, said Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev during a Murmansk visit. He also announced increased efforts to develop the Northern Sea Route.
The Russian Northern Fleet on This Year's Arctic Voyage On Monday, a group of naval vessels headed out for the Northern Fleet's annual long voyage in the Arctic Ocean. Their primary mission is to defend Russia's communications at sea and maritime economic activities in the Arctic. The marine force will also exercise with anti-submarine aircraft and coastal-based missile forces.
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.
Russia's Activity in the North Has Changed: "Fewer Civilian Disturbances" The Russian activity pattern in the North has changed since February 24th, 2022, believes a Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment.
Russia’s Forces in the High North: Weakened by the War, Yet Still A Multidomain Threat Russian land forces in the High North are severely weakened by the war in Ukraine, while the sea and air forces have largely maintained normal activity levels, says researcher Katarzyna Zysk. The Northern Fleet is also being supplied with new vessels and weapons.
US Air Force Conducts Mission Over The Barents Sea as Russia's Northern Fleet Begins Exercises On Monday and Tuesday this week, two American planes flew over the Barents Sea. At the same time, the Russian Northern Fleet is launching a major fleet exercise involving operations in the Barents Sea in the west to the East Siberian Sea.
The Russian Northern Fleet on Long-Term Voyage in the Arctic A group of marine vessels of the Northern Fleet is currently on a two-month-long operation in Arctic waters. The purpose is reportedly to ensure safe maritime navigation and economic activity as well as protect Russian territory. At the same time, the fleet's air forces are frequently active.
US Carrier Strike Group Trained With British and Norwegian Forces in the High North Recently, the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford with escort vessels, has co-trained with British and Norwegian forces – primarily in the Vestfjord, Northern Norway. An American destroyer has also sailed outside the Finnmark coast and is now docked in Tromsø.
Russian Strategic Bombers With New Flight Over the Western Barents Sea On Monday, two Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers flew in international airspace over the western part of the Barents Sea. They were accompanied by four MiG-31 fighter jets, as well as two II-78 tanker aircraft. The group was identified by Norwegian F-35 fighter jets.
US Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Operate in the High North The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, and its fleet group will co-train with Norwegian forces in Arctic waters. "I am looking forward to our joint operations on NATO's northern flank," says the commander of the US Sixth Fleet.
Expects Increased Russian Naval Activity in Norway’s Maritime Areas The Norwegian Armed Forces is now keeping an eye on several vessels from the Russian Northern Fleet in international waters in the North Sea. In the time coming, major allied and Russian military activity is expected in Norway's sea areas, reports the Norwegian Joint Headquarters.
The Russian Northern Fleet in Major Training Activity Air and naval forces of the Russian Northern Fleet are in motion for two exercises this week. One focuses on protecting Russia's economic activity and communications in Arctic waters, while the other consists of submarine hunting.
The Norwegian Navy Followed Russian Frigate's Voyage North On Thursday, the Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov sailed north in international waters outside the Norwegian coast. The voyage, presumably with the Kola Peninsula as its destination, has been observed by Norwegian military vessels.
Russia With Military Exercises in Ocean Vis-à-Vis Alaska The Russian Pacific Fleet recently carried out several missile launches in the Arctic Ocean north of the Bering Strait to practice the defense of the Russian Arctic.
More than 20 Russian Warships and Submarines Conducting Barents Sea Exercise Russian warships, submarines, aircraft, and helicopters are currently exercising in the Barents Sea to protect Russia’s Arctic border.
