In June 2008 General Vladimir Shamanov announced that Russia would increase the operational radius of its Northern Fleet submarines. and in July 2011, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov announced plans for two brigades to be stationed in the Arctic.
I juni 2008 meddelade General Vladimir Sjamanov att Ryssland skulle öka den operativa radien av norra flottans ubåtar, och i juli 2011 meddelade försvarsminister Anatolij Serdjukov Rysslands planer på att stationera två brigader på Arktis.