Russia's Arctic Submarine Defense: How Western Tech Ended Up in Moscow's Secret Harmony Network

Oct 24, 2025 06:54 pm CST

An investigation reveals how Russia secretly built an advanced Arctic submarine defense system called "Harmony" using Western technology acquired through shell companies and covert deals. The surveillance network, designed to protect Russia's nuclear submarine fleet, was largely constructed with American and European components purchased through a Cyprus-based front company that operated for years by exploiting weak export controls.