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The Arctic is of increased strategic interest in almost all the leading countries of the world, even those that do not have direct access to the Northern region. The United States and other NATO countries regularly conduct exercises in the Northern latitudes. Experts predict that in the future the Arctic, where there are a number of minerals, could become a zone not only of economic interest, but also of a military conflict between Russia and Western countries, which claim to development in this region.
Russia has the biggest longest Arctic border, our country is actively developing the far North, not only economically, but also militarily, while preparing for any possible confrontation and the protection of their interests in that geographical area. The harsh conditions of the Arctic have high requirements not only to people but also the technique, including the military, which needs to be adapted to low temperatures and difficult conditions of movement. In particular, the military engineers modernize and adapt the most effective fighting machine for operation in the conditions of Northern latitudes.
One of these developments was the modification of jet systems of volley fire on the basis of a two-level tractor DT-30 for weapons Arctic units. On the establishment of MRLS, adapted for warfare in the Northern latitudes, RIA Novosti was told by an informed source.
— said the Agency interlocutor.
On the basis of earlier two-tier trucks for Arctic troops was created versions of anti-aircraft missile systems "Thor" and "the Shell" they already entered service with the Russian army. These machines were demonstrated, in particular, in the Victory parade on red square.
On Friday, the commander of the Northern fleet of the Russian Federation Alexander Moiseev noted that at present, in the Arctic there are no real challenges and threats to regional security, the situation in the region as a whole is stable. But military and political terms, are growing negative trends. The commander recalled that the Northern fleet, was in a separate strategic direction because of the importance and prospects of development of the Arctic region of Russia and the security of the Northern sea route.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that Russia is continuously expanding its work on economic development of the Arctic, much attention is paid to ensure the defense and prevent emergencies in the region. The head of state stressed that the Arctic is the region where all the areas of national security.
