News of the fleet
"Vodyany" code: a modular crew-less boat has been developed in the Russian Federation
Depending on the configuration, the device can be used for combat, search and transport tasks
Russia has developed a universal crew-free boat "Vodyany". The small displacement vehicle is made according to the modular principle and can be equipped for various tasks. Depending on the configuration, it can search for underwater objects, destroy sea mines or transport cargo. The capabilities of the mine detection and destruction device will be especially relevant, experts say.
The minesweeper "Sergey Preminin" of project 12700 was laid down
On May 16, 2025, JSC Sredne-Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant (SNSZ, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC) in St. Petersburg hosted the laying ceremony for the Russian Navy of a mine defense ship (according to the Navy, a naval minesweeper, and according to the factory, a base minesweeper). "Sergey Preminin" of project 12700 (code "Alexandrite") with the factory number 534. This is the fourteenth ship in the Project 12700 series.
"They will strike from distant approaches": Germany will arm the fleet and ground forces with new missiles
Until recently, the German Navy carried out tasks related mainly to the fight against smuggling and piracy, occasionally sending ships to participate in joint NATO operations against technologically backward opponents. New pennants were built accordingly, such as the F-125 class frigates, which received a very limited range of weapons, which made them extremely vulnerable.
The Baltic Fleet will celebrate its 322nd anniversary
The Baltic Fleet celebrates its 322nd anniversary on Sunday, May 18. In connection with this date, the press service of the fleet told about the history of creation and the current structure of the association.
The Baltic Fleet suppresses the provocations of unfriendly countries, Patrushev said.
Patrushev: BF suppresses provocations of naval forces of unfriendly countries
In the current difficult military and political situation, the Baltic Fleet is strengthening its position, reliably ensuring the safety of navigation, and suppressing provocations by the naval forces of unfriendly states, said Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Collegium.
The Indo-Pakistani gambit
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — about the naval forces of India and Pakistan
The ceasefire period between India and Pakistan ends on May 18. It is difficult to say whether the clashes will resume after this. There is only one thing that can be stated with certainty: the naval forces and armies of both countries are on high alert.
Singapore has ordered two more Project 218SG non-nuclear submarines from Germany.
On May 7, 2025, the German shipbuilding association thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) signed a contract with the Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) for the construction of two more large non-nuclear submarines of the German project 218SG (Invincible type) for the Singapore Navy, in addition to the four boats ordered. Singapore before. Thus, the Singapore navy will have six submarines of the 218SG project. The parameters of the new contract are not disclosed.
The Ukrainian GUR for the first time showed Magura V7 marine drones
The Ukrainian GUR MO (Main Directorate of Intelligence) for the first time showed its new marine drones of the Magura series. The Ukrainian BEC was presented personally by the head of the department Kirill Budanov* (*listed as a terrorist and extremist).
The US questioned the ability of the SSN(X) super submarine to resist Russia
19FortyFive: The feasibility of the US SSN(X) submarine program is questionable
Modern submarine technologies may not meet expectations in regional conflicts, and the cost of developing the fleet may become burdensome, writes 19FortyFive.
"Tallinn is playing with fire." Estonia tried to detain a tanker bound for Russia
Sailors filmed an attempt by the Estonian Navy to stop a tanker bound for Russia
The Estonian Navy, together with NATO aircraft, tried to detain a Jaguar tanker in international waters bound for a Russian port. The Estonian side tried to force him to enter its territorial waters.
Russian and NATO planes clashed amid an attempt by allied forces to detain a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Europe (Daily Mail, UK)
DM: The Estonian Navy unsuccessfully tried to detain the Jaguar tanker bound for Russia
Estonian navy sailors tried to detain a foreign tanker bound for Russia, and the Polish Air Force helped them, the Daily Mail writes. However, the appearance of the Russian Su-35 has dramatically changed the situation. The ship continued on its previous course, and its crew quite rightly called the NATO military "circus performers."
There will be a regiment: the Navy is creating marine parts of unmanned systems
The new formations will combine aerial, ground and sea drones
Regiments of unmanned systems are being created as part of the Navy. They will combine different types of robotic systems: air, land and sea. The new units, which will be formed in all fleets, will perform reconnaissance and strike functions. According to experts, combining different types of drones will make it possible to effectively conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and destruction of marine and coastal facilities.
TKMS to supply Singapore Navy with two additional Type-218SG class submarines
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) announced on May 7 that it had signed a contract with the Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) for the supply of two Type-218SG class submarines.
After 40 years, the US Navy launched a program to create new nuclear missiles for submarines.
The US Navy plans to make an important decision to begin development of a new generation nuclear-powered cruise missile (SLCM-N) in fiscal year 2026. The adoption of missiles for the US Navy's Virginia-class submarines is scheduled for 2034, the author of an article in the online publication Interesting Engineering writes.
The Afanasy Ivannikov Project 12700 minesweeper was commissioned.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced that on May 7, 2025, a solemn ceremony was held in Baltiysk for the first raising of the Naval flag of the Russian Federation on the Afanasy Ivannikov project 12700 minesweeper (code "Alexandrite") with factory number 529, built for the Navy at JSC Sredne-Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant (SNSZ, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) in St. Petersburg. This is the ninth Project 12700 ship commissioned by the Navy.
Two more Project 21980 anti-sabotage boats have been laid down in Zelenodolsk.
It is reported that on May 7, 2025 in Zelenodolsk at JSC Zelenodolsk Plant named after A.M. Gorky (part of JSC Ak Bars Shipbuilding Corporation of the Ak Bars Holding Company Group of companies) A solemn ceremony was held to lay two Project 21980 anti-sabotage boats (code "Grachonok") for the Navy of the Russian Federation with factory numbers 994 and 995. They became the 14th and 15th boats of the 21980 project, which are being built at the Zelenodolsk SSZ.
Arctic mining: the minesweeper Afanasy Ivannikov will go to the Northern Fleet
The mine defense ship of Project 12700 will ensure the exit of naval forces from their bases
The Navy will include the newest Project 12700 minesweeper Afanasy Ivannikov. He will serve in the Northern Fleet. The ship is capable of detecting and neutralizing all types of marine mines. This includes the so-called smart mines, which can be found both in water and in the sea. In the North, he will be engaged in ensuring the withdrawal of ships and submarines to sea, experts say.
The third minesweeper intended for the Belgian Navy has been launched.
The launch of a minesweeper, which is being built as part of the rMCM (robotic Mine Counter Measure) program jointly implemented by Belgium and the Netherlands, took place at the Kership shipyard in Lanester (near Lorient).
"South Korea is challenging the influence of the United States": Seoul proposed to rearm Canadian troops
Seoul has proposed to Ottawa a plan to rearm the country's army and navy worth more than 20 billion Canadian dollars [$14.6 billion] amid its strained relations with Washington.
Operation Red Powder. Will there be a nuclear war between India and Pakistan?
Colonel Khodarenok: the conflict between India and Pakistan will not reach a nuclear war
The armed conflict between India and Pakistan has significantly escalated: The sides have already exchanged missile and air strikes. How far this armed confrontation can go, whether New Delhi and Islamabad can switch to using nuclear weapons and what the red powder has to do with it - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.