Russia Projects Heavy Airpower in the Arctic from Constellation of New and Improved Bases

Thu, 3 Jan 2019 15:59:36 -0500
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Russia says its combat aircraft flew dozens of patrols over the Arctic during 2018 and that it expects to continue those activities from various bases in the region this year. The ability to conduct persistent, localized air operations would be critical for the Kremlin during any potential conflict in the increasingly strategic part of the globe. It will also help the Russians realize their economic ambitions there during peacetime.