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Admiral Kuznetsov
May 08, 2019
Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Remain Docked in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian shipbuilding industry still expects to meet the 2021 deadline for finishing repairs and upgrades on the flagship of the Russian Navy.
November 09, 2018
Russia Admits That It Can’t Retrofit Aircraft Carrier After Accident
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian officials admitted that they no longer can service Russia’s lone aircraft carrier following a recent sinking of a large floating dry dock.
October 31, 2018
One of the World’s Largest Floating Dry Docks Has Sunk With Russia’s Carrier Aboard
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A collapsed crane has reportedly left a gaping hole in Russia’s sole aircraft carrier following the sinking of a floating dry dock.
August 07, 2018
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to be Upgraded to Carry Mig-29K/KUB Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft carrier will be upgraded to operate MiG-29K/MiG-29KUB fighters from its flight deck.
July 31, 2018
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Enter 7-Month Trials Following Overhaul
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior Russian official also recently said that the focus of repairs to Russia’s aircraft carrier will be on its engines, propulsion system, and electronics.
May 03, 2018
Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Be Fitted With Advanced New Air Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s flagship will get a new advanced short to medium range surface-to-air air defense system.
April 02, 2018
Modernization of Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier Still Facing Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the retrofitting and upgrading of the carrier is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
October 11, 2017
Russia Cuts Funds for Aircraft Carrier Modernization
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The overhaul of Russia’s sole aircraft carrier is reportedly affected by budget cuts.
March 07, 2017
Russia to Upgrade Aircraft Carrier in 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to state-owned Russian media, work on Russia’s sole aircraft carrier will begin before July 2017.
June 02, 2016
Russia to Modernize Sole Aircraft Carrier in 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Work on Russia’s sole carrier will begin in the first quarter of 2017 and last for three years.
March 03, 2015
Does Russia Really Need a Second Aircraft Carrier?
By Ankit Panda
Russia's top naval commander confirmed that the Kremlin is pursuing a second aircraft carrier. Does it need one?
September 04, 2013
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Visit Syrian Naval Base
Russia’s only aircraft carrier will make a port call at Moscow’s small Tartus naval base in Syria in December.
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