Moscow, Oct 29 (IANS/TASS) Russia will have full radar coverage of the Arctic by the end of this year as part of its plan to expand military presence in the region, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.
The minister said Russia was expanding military presence in the Arctic region, building infrastructure on its islands.
He told a session of the defense ministry's Public Council that restoration of airfields was launched recently at the Novosibirsk Islands and also airfields were being reconstructed in Tiksi, Naryan-Mar, Alykel, Vorkuta, Anadyr and Rogachevo on Franz Josef Land to defend national interests in the region.
Earlier reports said Aerospace Defense Forces were building radar stations to create a radar field covering the whole country. The ministry said plans were to create this field by 2018.
--IANS/TASS
bb/
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app