BarentsObserver SecurityBarentsObserver Securityhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/CustomPublish.com - Web publishing made easySat, 11 Feb 2012 10:25:39 +0100 KIRKENES: Norway’s military border guards to Russia follow the signals of North Korean mass games instructors creating living pictures in a spectacular art-show. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:25:39 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/north-koreans-instruct-nato-border-guards.5019683.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/north-koreans-instruct-nato-border-guards.5019683.html Russia constructs a fleet of new corvettes and frigates. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:51:03 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/navy-gets-stronger-in-coastal-waters.5018337.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/navy-gets-stronger-in-coastal-waters.5018337.html A fire broke out aboard the coast guard vessel “Ural” yesterday while it was docked in Murmansk. This is the third fire in a military vessel in only six weeks. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:47:09 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/yet-another-naval-fire-in-murmansk.5018259.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/yet-another-naval-fire-in-murmansk.5018259.html Russian President says additional measures should be taken to protect Russian interests in critical important areas, including the Arctic. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:55:43 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/medvedev-tells-fsb-to-protect-arctic-fisheries.5018023.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/medvedev-tells-fsb-to-protect-arctic-fisheries.5018023.html ”50 Years of Victory” crossed the Arctic Circle Sunday morning and sails towards the North Sea. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:10:44 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/nuclear-icebreaker-turns-south.5014150.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/nuclear-icebreaker-turns-south.5014150.html FSB’s border guard service plans to use seaplanes in monitoring of Russia’s border rivers and Arctic waters. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:20:46 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/russia-wants-seaplanes-in-border-control.5012743.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/russia-wants-seaplanes-in-border-control.5012743.html Russia’s first Graney-class submarine should have been on duty now, but today the Russian Defence Ministry announces a more than one year delay. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:45:13 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/brand-new-attack-submarine-not-ready-for-service.5012535.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/brand-new-attack-submarine-not-ready-for-service.5012535.html The world’s largest nuclear powered icebreaker sails few nautical miles outside the coast en route from Murmansk to the Bay of Finland. Norwegian authorities are on alert. BarentsObserver tracks the “50 Years of Victory” on the map. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:05 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/nuclear-giant-sails-scandinavia.5012357.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/nuclear-giant-sails-scandinavia.5012357.html Once a year the 200 conscripts aboard the Northern Fleet’s flagship “Petr Veliky” are replaced. Before becoming real sailors in the Russian Navy, they need to take an oath to Russia. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:11:48 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/new-conscripts-ready-for-service-in-navy.5011284.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/new-conscripts-ready-for-service-in-navy.5011284.html Norway will invest €7 billion on 56 new F35 fighter jets. With new planes, the head of the armed forces recommends to move the mainbase from Bodø above the Arctic Circle to a more southern location. That triggers intense political debate about Norway's High North security policy. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:02:14 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/fight-over-fighter-jet-location.5007962.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/fight-over-fighter-jet-location.5007962.html