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Russian Navy
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.