The Defense Post:


The Russian Northern Fleet has launched a new series of drills in the Arctic.

“A command and staff exercise has kicked off for the Northern Fleet under the direction of its Commander Hero of Russia Admiral Alexander Moiseyev to practice command and control of troops and forces,” the fleet’s press office said. “Overall, the drills involve more than 10,000 personnel, 70 items of the armor, up to 15 aircraft, and about 30 combat ships, submarines, and support vessels.”

The Northern Fleet Air Force and Air Defense Army will conduct ground and air exercises involving warships, submarines, and support vessels. Ships from the Kola Flotilla of All-Arms Forces and divisions of the fleet’s missile ships will also be participating…



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