The Project 885M (Yasen-M) second serial-built multi-purpose nuclear-powered submarine K-571 Krasnoyarsk currently under construction at the Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk in Russia’s northwest will take to the White Sea for shipbuilders’ sea trials in early June, TASS reported. "The nuclear-powered submarine cruiser Krasnoyarsk will enter shipbuilders’ sea trials in the first days of June 2022.…
Submarine Trials of Tsirkon’s Missiles
According to the Commander of the Northern Fleet Aleksandr Moiseyev, the trials of the Tsirkon hypersonic missile from the submarine have been completed. "On October 4, as part of the test program of the Tsirkon hypersonic missile, the rocket firing tests from the nuclear-powered submarine projects 885/885M, namely from the Severodvinsk nuclear-powered submarine…
Australia Cancels French Submarine Deal in Favour of US
Following of the formal declaration of the Australia-US-UK defence agreement, Australia has cancelled its procurement plan for twelve conventional submarines from French Naval Group in favour of nuclear-powered submarines from the United States and United Kingdom. On the 15th of September, American President Joe Biden announced a new working group with the United Kingdom…
Kazan Missile-Carrying Submarine Joins Russian Navy
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation officially announced that the fourth-generation Kazan nuclear-powered submarine (project Yasen-M) has joined the Russian Navy. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. A special ceremony was held at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk (Arkhangelsk region) on Friday. St. Andrew’s Flag was handed to the submarine’s commander during the…
Magadan Submarine for the Pacific Fleet Launched
Admiralty Shipyards, a subsidiary of United Shipbuilding Corporation, has launched project 636.3 "Magadan" diesel-electric submarine for the Pacific Fleet. The launching ceremony took place on 26 March in Saint Petersburg. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The series of Project 636.3 underwater combatants for the Pacific Fleet comprises three ships, namely, ‘Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy’ (the submarine…
Three Nuclear Submarines to Join Russian Navy in 2021
By the end of 2021, the Russian Navy is receiving Knyaz Oleg, a Project Borei-A strategic missile-carrying underwater cruiser, and the Kazan and Novosibirsk Yasen-class nuclear-powered underwater cruisers. This was stated by the Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov today. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "By the end of this year, the Russian Navy will…
SEVMASH to Shorten Construction period for Nuclear Submarines
The block-modular method introduced at Sevmash will make it possible to shorten the slipway period for the construction of nuclear submarines by 18 months. The use of the new technology for creating nuclear submarines will also increase the quality of work and reduce labor intensity due to the assembly of submarine hulls from large block…
A New Method for Constructing Nuclear Submarines
Sevmash, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), is preparing to introduce modular technology for creating nuclear submarines. It is a method of assembling ships from large blocks loaded with equipment, said the press service of JSC PO Sevmash. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "The use of modular technology will make it possible to…
‘Khabarovsk’ Submarine Could Redefine Underwater Warfare
In a move that harks back to the Cold War, the Russian Navy is quietly developing a whole new category of submarines. And their unique capabilities could influence the nature of undersea warfare. The first of the new type, Khabarovsk, is expected to be launched this month. In my view, this is likely to be the…
Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills Held by Black Sea Fleet
In these drills, ships and submarines of the Black Sea Fleet searched for the submarines of an enemy. The submarines also practiced preparing the subs for their emergency deployment to the designated areas at Black Sea naval ranges. These drills were announced in a statement made by the Fleet’s press office on 19 May. "The…