Russia Moves To Establish A Military Presence In the Arctic

Elisabeth Braw, Newsweek: Putin Makes His First Move in Race to Control the Arctic



WNU Editor: It's really all about the oil .... Russian oil major Rosneft to yield over $2.8 trillion in revenues from Arctic development (ITAR-TASS)

More News The Russian Military Buildup In The Arctic

Russian Marines to Prepare for Arctic Warfare in 2015: Northern Fleet -- Sputnik

Air force and air defense army for Russia's Arctic to be in place 2015 — General Staff -- ITAR-TASS

Russia to Form Air Army in Arctic in 2015: Army Chief -- Sputnik

Upgraded MiG-31 interceptors to cover Russia's Arctic, other strategic directions — source -- ITAR-TASS

Russia's Arctic group to get Orlan-10 drones by year end -- ITAR-TASS

Russia plans Orlan-10 UAV Arctic deployment -- IHS Jane's 360

Russia Is Deploying A Drone Fleet To The Arctic -- Business Insider

The Arctic Is Now A Frozen Conflict -- Business Insider/The Economist