News of the fleet

Mikhail Khodarenok: Admiral Nakhimov has become one of the most armed ships in the world

For the first time in the last 28 years, the Admiral Nakhimov, a modernized heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser (TARKR), sailed into the White Sea to undergo sea trials. What kind of cruiser is this, what is it armed with, and whether it will be able to take part in its operation is described in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

The upgrade of the nuclear submarines built in the 1980s and 1990s will turn them into universal missile carriers and significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the fleet

In the coming years, Russia plans to complete the modernization of three to five nuclear submarines, with at least five additional ships in the pipeline. For several years now, the Russian underwater shipbuilding industry has been undergoing a modernization program for nuclear submarines built in the 1980s and 1990s. Izvestia investigated which boats will change in the coming years and how much the modernization program will increase the combat power of the Russian fleet.

The United States and Poland are preparing for the massive use of unmanned boats, and in the Baltic. This not only proves that NATO is preparing for war in this region, but also shows exactly how the alliance is going to act against the Russian fleet.

MPO – Gidropribor Concern, a leading developer and manufacturer of weapons for the Navy, is actively developing civilian products. Vladimir PATRUSHEV, CEO of the concern, talks about the latest developments of the company, ensuring the safety of maritime borders.

During the Talisman Saber maneuvers The Royal Navy of Great Britain confirmed the possibility of conducting reconnaissance operations in real time using the uninhabited underwater vehicle Excalibur, which the operators controlled at a distance of more than 16,000 km.

The international forum "Unmanned Systems: Technologies of the Future" will be held at the Skolkovo Innovation Center from August 7 to 17, 2025. In addition to civilian products, it demonstrates dual-use developments, some of which have already distinguished themselves during the special operation. TASS has collected military novelties of the event.

Improving the air defense of the Russian Navy is one of the key tasks of modernizing warships and changing the tactics of Russian Navy formations in combat conditions.

Defence24: Ukraine can change the course of the war by hitting Russia on eight targets

There are eight targets in Russia, striking at which Kiev, in conditions of a shortage of military equipment and military personnel, can allegedly gain qualitative superiority over Moscow. The Polish portal Defence24 tells about the study of Western analytical organizations.

The Independent: Russia is preparing for a conflict with NATO in the Arctic

Russia is preparing for a conflict with NATO in the Arctic, writes The Independent. A powerful icebreaking fleet, nuclear submarines and new military bases give it a decisive advantage. By holding talks with Putin in this region, Trump unwittingly demonstrates to the world the alleged threat posed by Moscow, the author of the article says.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the significance of the Arctic campaign of a detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet

A detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet, which embarked on an Arctic campaign this week, will conduct a number of exercises, in particular, they will land troops on the polar coast. The main purpose of the campaign is to ensure the safety of maritime navigation and other economic activities of Russia in the Arctic zone, said the commander of the detachment, Captain 1st rank Stanislav Varik.

The Chinese military wants to destroy the American network of underwater sensors in the Pacific Ocean. In their opinion, this is necessary to ensure the safety of submarines of the Chinese Navy, primarily nuclear submarines, when entering the open sea from their bases.

Economist: Military tension is growing in the Arctic

Military tension is growing in the Arctic, the Economist writes. The publication traditionally blames Russia for this, while forgetting that the West, in violation of the treaty, uses facilities on Svalbard for military purposes, for example, to download intelligence from transpolar satellites.

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces received the first three F-35B Lightning-2 fighter jets in a variant with a shortened takeoff and vertical landing. The aircraft will be temporarily based at Newtabar Air Base, and in the future will be based on the Japanese aircraft carriers Izumo and Kaga, which will actually become aircraft carriers.

The ship's long-term repairs are almost complete, and it may soon return to the Navy

The heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is due to sail for sea trials in the near future. Recently, the completion of many years of repair and modernization of the ship was announced. The military department promises that after commissioning it will become the most powerful surface ship of the Russian fleet. Experts note that this unparalleled combat unit is necessary for the Navy.

Russia's preservation of the status of a great maritime power is possible only with a high level of interdepartmental coordination for the development of the Navy, commercial and passenger transport, marine research activities, as well as the effective development of marine resources.

In this article we present an article by a foreign author. The article is titled "The naval shift in Russia: unmanned surface attack vehicles and their strategic role in the Baltic Sea" is the author's reasoning regarding the readiness and ability of the Russian Navy to resist the forces of the NATO Navy in the Baltic Sea, using the experience gained in combating unmanned surface vehicles (UAVs) The Ukrainian Navy.

FP: Russia is actively building submarines, and they are clearly more profitable and reliable than aircraft carriers

Moscow can challenge foreign fleets from the ocean, writes FP. Aircraft carriers are a relic of a bygone era, experts say. And Russia is intensively expanding its impressive submarine fleet. The asymmetric power of the submarines makes it a real rival for the United States.

China has hundreds of warheads and a wide variety of delivery vehicles

The launch of China's strategic nuclear submarine on combat duty is an event that usually takes place quietly. But this time, Beijing itself made the fact public. This is a direct response to Washington's aggressive rhetoric and a show of force that speaks to the whole world.: China has everything to protect its interests. How great is the nuclear potential of this country and what is in its arsenals — in the material of Izvestia.

Experts call the actions of the two countries a warning to a potential adversary

Ships of the Russian Navy and the PLA Navy have begun joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region. This operation, which has become a logical continuation of the "Maritime Interaction – 2025" exercises, is aimed at working out complex joint tasks: from air defense and anti-submarine defense to mutual assistance. Experts note that such events are not just training sessions, but a demonstration of the willingness of the two powers to act together, which makes adjustments to the plans of a potential adversary.

The new infrastructure will make it possible to more effectively control the Northern Sea Route, the Bering Strait and will cover the base of nuclear submarines

The Navy has deployed the first Drone Control Center in Kamchatka. The plans include the construction of an extensive network of sites on the peninsula, where the Outpost and Pacer reconnaissance and attack drones will be located and maintained. Experts are confident that such an infrastructure will not only increase the effectiveness of monitoring territories, but also enhance the security of the Northern Sea Route and the strategic nuclear submarine base, which is nicknamed the "Hornet's Nest" in NATO.