Two Russian Navy NFAF Tu-142 MPA completed a 12-hour OOA routine MARPAT, 041400Z MAR 24. Aircraft noted operating in the Norwegian Sea during the 0900Z hour & probably COND SURV of Ex Steadfast Defender activity
שוברת הקרח ירמק עולה באש בנמל סנט פטרסבורג
The State Duma adopted a law denouncing the 1956 agreement that allowed sailors from Great Britain to fish in the Russian zone of the Barents Sea
כבאים כיבו אש לעבר ספינת משא המונעת על ידי גרעין סוומורפוט במורמנסק
Russia launched new nuclear submarines "Krasnoyarsk" and "Emperor Alexander III"
11 חודש לפניThe Newnew Polar Bear left Arkhangelsk this morning and is heading north in the White Sea. AIS destination on Marinetraffic is "Meeting icebreaker". Interestingly, the NNPB got a new NSR application approved on Oct 19th, for Nov 1st to 15th. The old expires on Oct 31st
11 חודש לפניRussia is reinforcing its presence in the Arctic through the connection of Franz Josef Land to Novaya Zemlya with underwater cable this month. The operation will be carried by cable layer YAUZA, already on site
11 חודש לפניSmall Novaya Zemlya update: A new NOTAM, extending the period until the 12th has been issued. This indicates that despite Putin's statements, Burevestnik related activities will likely continue. The NAVWARN is active to the 31st
11 חודש לפניRussia may be planning to test a new nuclear powered missile in the Artic, according to the New York Times The 9M730 Burevestnik (NATO designation SSC-X-9 Skyfall) is believed to be a nuclear-capable AND nuclear-powered missile that Russia has been unsuccessfully testing over the past years. All of the previous test failed, as the mini-nuclear engine failed to engage. It theoratically, could clear 23,000 km according to the Nuclear Threat Initiative
פוטין דן עם מועצת הביטחון הרוסית בשאלות חשובות, כולל המדף היבשתי הרוסי באוקיינוס הארקטי
2 שנה לפניAnnouncement from @StateDept that @POTUS plans to elevate the Arctic Coordinator position by appointing an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate
2 שנה לפניUSAF RC-135W Rivet Joint פועל ליד מורמנסק JAKE11 reg:62-4130
משרד החוץ הרוסי: הצטרפות פינלנד ושוודיה לנאט"ו תערער את היציבות באזור הארקטי
Putin: "Unfriendly" countries have destroyed supply chains in the Arctic
2 שנה לפניExtreme 'warmth' in Antarctica right now. Some monthly records are being broken by 15°C
Finland and Sweden, two Arctic states that are not NATO members, received a letter from Russia demanding security guarantees. Finland is preparing a response to these demands, its foreign minister says
The Russian Northern Fleet has begun exercises in the Barents Sea with the participation of about 20 ships, including the cruiser Pyotr Veliky and the frigate Admiral Gorshkov
2 שנה לפניHere are PRIPs/NAVWARNs issued today for the Barents-, White Sea, and the Nenets coast for next week, most labeled "Rocket Launches". 42/22 may indicate something from Plesetsk
There were no natural phenomena that led to the break of the fiberoptic cable between Svalbard and the Norwegian mainland, police investigations conclude
2 שנה לפניCurrently issued Barents Sea NOTAMs. A couple indicating local Northern Fleet activity, and the strange areas west of Novaya Zemlya are back. The latter active from the 9th to the 14th
Russian Northern Fleet launched exercise with 30 vessels, 140 vehicles, 20 aircraft and 1200 servicemen
2 שנה לפניThis afternoon, a Norwegian P-3C Orion followed a Russian group of vessels off the Norwegian coast. The Russians sailed legally in international waters, but Norway continuously follows all movements in the High North
2 שנה לפניNorwegian coast guard vessel KV Andenes nearby tracking south to supposed Russian vessels
2 שנה לפניThe Northern Fleet Kaliningradneft-class oiler Vyazma is now tracking north-west off the coast of Finnmark. She is likely not sailing alone, but have no confirmation on group composition yet
Two Tu-160s have conducted flight over the Arctic Ocean, the Barents and White Seas
2 שנה לפניThe largest @NATO exercise inside the Arctic Circle, Cold Response is planned for the beginning of March. 35,000 soldiers from 28 nations will participate. U.S. aircraft carrier "USS Harry S Truman" will also be part of the exercise
Putin: a successful salvo launch of the Zircon hypersonic system was carried out in the morning
2 שנה לפניKola, Barents, and White Sea NOTAM/PRIP update. The large Barents area has been extended to the 23rd - 27/28th. The PRIP closes large parts of the Barents and White Seas. Relate this to upcoming NORFLT activity. NOTAM for Pechenga-area also indicates 200th and 61st activity
2 שנה לפניRussia: Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Gorshkov, fired 1 Zircon missile from the White Sea at 1 coastal target located at the Chizha training ground in the Arkhangelsk region as part of the completion of the test cycle of hypersonic missile weapons
The UN's World Meteorological Organization recognises a new record-high temperature in the Arctic, confirming a reading in Siberia last year of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
