Russia recently welcomed military personnel from several countries to visit advanced missile defense areas and nuclear-powered Submarines at the Northern fleet's main naval base in Severomorsk, TASS reported on May 23.
During the visit, military personnel from friendly countries to Russia were observed warships and support ships at the base in Severomorsk. The players also admire the modern weapons and equipment of the Northern fleet.
The delegation later attended the wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II Memorial to commemorate the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in protecting Russia's northernmost region.
Commander of the Northern fleet - Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov said that the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Russian Navy Command wish to cooperate internationally in military affairs with many friendly countries.
"Such activities will help strengthen cooperation and strategic partnership between countries, contributing to increasing global stability and security," he said.
At the main naval base of the Northern fleet, military personnel visited the Admiral Kasatonov mine ship equipped with many types of precision missiles.
During the tour, military personnel also visited the Oryol nuclear-powered Submarine along with many other naval vessels and support vessels.
The North fleet's statement said that foreign military personnel expressed special interest in the Yasen-M Krasnoyarsk nuclear-powered Submarine. The precision-weap vehicle was added to the Russian Navy's payroll at the end of last year.
According to information on the website of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Northern Fleet is one of the most powerful fleets of the Russian Navy. The fleet includes many different combined forces, including Submarine, surface, infantry, air defense, etc.
The Northern fleet is equipped with warships especially suitable for the operation of the ocean area. The Northern fleet owns an important component of Russia's defense system: the Naval Strategic Nuclear Forces.
