This An-26 transport, assigned to the 403rd OSAP, is used to resupply the remote garrisons in the deep-frozen Arctic zone, within the Northern Fleet area of responsibility

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-26 - РоссияRussia - 1969

The Ka-27PS is the principal SAR helicopter, operated from ships decks and sometimes used for assault transport. The type is in service with the 830th OKPVP, a helicopter regiment equipped with deck-capable helicopters, stationed at Severmorsk-1

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Камов Ка-27 / Ка-28 - РоссияRussia - 1973

The Russian MoD has announced intentions to deploy MiG-31 s on QRA on a permanent basis. The type is well able to handle the harsh operating environment present at Arctic forward bases

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-31 - РоссияRussia - 1975

The AVMF branch’s MiG-31 fighters are on duty at two permanent QRA locations in the eastern and western ends of the Russian Arctic zone. This is an upgraded ‘Foxhound’ from the 98th OSAP, home-based at Monchegorsk, seen at the forward QRA location in deep-frozen Rogachevo

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-31 - РоссияRussia - 1975

The MiG-31's long-range arsenal is represented by the R-33 air-to-air missile, with four carried under the belly

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-31 - РоссияRussia - 1975

The MiG-31 fleet of the AVMF, operated by three squadrons, is enjoying a rediscovered significance as a valuable military and political tool for power projection in the arsenal of the Russian military machine. This is the forward-deployed QRA flight from the 98th OSAP seen at Rogachevo airfield in early February 2021

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-31 - РоссияRussia - 1975

When operating in the northern regions, MiG-31 aircrews fly in immersion/anti-exposure suits providing significant thermal insulation

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-31 - РоссияRussia - 1975

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ильюшин Ил-38 - РоссияRussia - 1961

Of high political significance are the patrol missions performed in the North Pole area. AVMF aircraft, such as this Il-38N, are being tasked with monitoring the environment and icy conditions as well as keeping an eye on the activities of foreign ships along the NSR

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ильюшин Ил-38 - РоссияRussia - 1961

The Russian Arctic militarisation drive is viewed as a direct consequence of trying to extend both its borders and its control over the area running from Northern Siberia towards the resources-rich and still unexplored territories around the North Pole. The Tu-142MZ/MK fleet is instrumental in this effort.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Туполев Ту-142 - РоссияRussia - 1968

The Northern Fleet tactical strike assets useful to enforce the EEZ in the Arctic include a dozen Su-24M Fencer-D bombers

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-24М - РоссияRussia - 1977