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Russian Navy

Russia Launches New Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarine was launched on December 25 in Severodvinsk.

India, Russia Kick Off Joint Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year’s Indo-Russian bilateral military exercise, dubbed Indra-2019, will be held in three Indian states and include air, ground, and naval forces of both countries.

Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Submarine Test Fires Torpedoes During Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear-powered attack/cruise missile submarine Kazan is expected to enter service by the end of 2020.

Second Project 636.3 Sub for Russian Pacific Fleet to Be Launched on December 26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Admiralty shipyard will float out the second Project 636.3 Kilo-class attack submarine destined for service in the Pacific Fleet on December 26.

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Completes Sea and Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir successfully completed state trials earlier this month, according to the Russian Navy.

First Project 636.3 Kilo-Class Attack Sub Enters Service With Russia’s Pacific Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The diesel-electric attack submarine was accepted for service in the Russian Pacific Fleet on November 25.

Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Submarine Test Fires Bulava Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile, fired from the Borei-II-class Knyaz Vladimir, successfully hit its designated target on the Kamchatka peninsula, according to the Russian defense ministry.

Russia to Lay Down 2 Project 636.3 Fast Attack Subs This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two diesel-electric attack submarines will be laid down on November 1 in St. Petersburg, according to the head of the Russian Navy.

Russian Subs Live-Fire Ballistic Missiles in Nuclear Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian submarines of the Northern and Pacific Fleets test fired ballistic missiles from submerged positions during a recent military exercise.

New Russian Attack Sub Enters Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of six diesel-electric attack subs destined for Russia’s Pacific Fleet has entered state trials, according to a source.

Russia’s New Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Begin Sea Trials in June 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine reportedly capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will commence sea trials in June next year.

Russia’s New Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate Enters Final Shipbuilder’s Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Project 22350 guided-missile frigate is entering its final round of shipbuilder trials this week.