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Russian Official: Nuclear Sub Fire Could Have 'Led to Catastrophe of Global Proportions'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fire in a deep-water research submersible could have caused a global catastrophe, according to a senior Russian Navy official.
Fire Kills 14 Sailors on Secretive Russian Navy Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The accident may have occurred on one of the Russian Navy’s secretive “special projects” spy subs on July 1.
Russia’s Pacific Fleet Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The recent anti-submarine warfare drill involved surface combatants and aircraft of the Russian Pacific Fleet.
Russia’s Second Poseidon Underwater Drone-Carrying Submarine to Be Launched in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s Project 09851 special purpose submarine is expected to be launched in the spring of 2020.
China, Russia Conduct First Joint Live-Fire Missile Exercise at Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese and Russian navies jointly conducted a live-fire air defense exercises on May 4.
China, Russia Kick Off Bilateral Naval Exercise ‘Joint Sea’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy and Russian Navy began a six-day naval drill in Qingdao, China on April 29.
Russia Lays Down 2 Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigates
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two new warships were officially laid down at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia on April 23.
Russia Launches Project 09852 Special Purpose Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine reportedly capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone was launched on April 23.
Russia Mulls Building Borei-Class Cruise Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a Russian defense industry source, the defense ministry is considering building two Borei-class cruise missile subs.
Shipbuilder Launches New Attack Sub for Russia’s Pacific Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack sub is expected to join the Russian Pacific Fleet by 2020.
US Intelligence: Russia’s Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drone Ready for Service by 2027
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a U.S. intelligence assessment, the ‘Poseidon’ has been tested 11 times to date.
Russia: Project 09852 Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Enter Service in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s first submarine capable of launching the Poseidon nuclear-tipped torpedo will reportedly be operational next year.
Russia’s Latest Diesel-Electric Attack Sub to Commence Sea Trials in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Lada-class diesel-electric attack sub will undergo a series of trials in 2019.
Russia’s First 'Poseidon' Underwater Drone-Carrying Submarine to Be Launched in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will be launched this spring, according to Vladimir Putin.
Putin: Russia Has Completed ‘Key Stage of Trials’ of Nuclear-Capable Poseidon Underwater Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s new underwater weapon system has cleared an important milestone, according to the Russian President.
Russia to Deploy Over 30 Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drones
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy plans to induct over 30 ‘Poseidon’ underwater drones, according to a Russian defense industry source.
Russia (Once Again) Announces Start of Sea Trials of ‘Doomsday Weapon’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the second time in 2018, Russia has announced the beginning of sea trials of its ‘Poseidon’ underwater drone.
US Navy Conducts First Post-Cold War FONOP in Peter the Great Bay, Off Russian Coast
By Ankit Panda
The operation challenges what the United States sees as excessive Russian maritime claims.
Russia’s Navy to Take Delivery of Second Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Admiral Gorshkov-class stealth frigate is slated to be handed over to the Russian Navy in 2019.
Russia Launches New Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Lada-class diesel electric attack submarine was launched in St. Petersburg on September 20.
Russian Navy Commissions New Stealth Frigate
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy has commissioned its first Project 22350 guided missile frigate into service on July 28.
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.
Russia’s First Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub to Undergo Repairs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-of-class SSBN Yuri Dolgoruky is slated to undergo repairs at a Russian shipyard.
Russia Begins Sea Trials of Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s latest doomsday weapon is designed to create a radioactive Tsunami wave that would engulf entire coastal cities.