News of the fleet

On June 11, 2025, Admiralty Shipyards JSC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC - USC JSC) in St. Petersburg hosted the ceremony of handing over the large diesel-electric submarine B-610 Yakutsk (serial number 01619) of project 06363 to the Navy of the Russian Federation. The Naval flag was ceremoniously hoisted on the boat in the presence of Admiral Vladimir Vorobyov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy. This is the last, sixth submarine of Project 06363, built for the Pacific Fleet.

It is reported that on June 10, 2025, PJSC Almaz Shipbuilding Company in St. Petersburg launched the Kholmsk 2nd rank border patrol ship of project 22120 (code "Blizzard") with factory number 061 (tail number "461"), which is being built for the Coast Guard of the FSB Border Guard Service. Russia. This is the twelfth and, apparently, the last ship of project 22120.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on why ships of the near-sea zone perform ocean tasks

Currently, eight out of ten Russian corvettes perform tasks in various parts of the World Ocean. Previously, this mission was assigned to cruisers and large Soviet-built anti-submarine ships. Why have the ships of the near sea zone become the main "workhorses" of the Navy and how are things going with the construction of large ships?

TNI: The Belgorod submarine solves the tasks of strategic deterrence and underwater warfare

Belgorod is the longest operational submarine in the world, writes TNI. It is equipped with unparalleled Poseidon torpedoes and deep-sea underwater vehicles. Therefore, it has a leading role not only in underwater warfare, but also in the strategy of strategic deterrence.

Russia presented samples of aviation and other equipment at an exhibition in Jakarta

Russia traditionally participates in the Indo Defense Expo & Forum defense exhibition in Indonesia. This state has long-standing traditions of military-technical cooperation. What new Russian weapons were presented by Rosoboronexport and what are the prospects for resuming negotiations between Moscow and Jakarta on the supply of Russian aircraft to Indonesia?

On June 12, 2025, the North Korean shipbuilding enterprise in Rajin (Rason) hosted the launching ceremony of the second nationally built destroyer Kang Gon (tail number 52), which is being built for the Navy of the Korean People's Army (KPA). The ceremony was attended by the leader of the DPRK, Comrade Kim Jong-un.

The Emirati state-owned defense industry group EDGE Group announced the signing on June 3, 2025 of a record contract worth 9 billion Emirati dirhams ($2.45 billion) for the construction of a series of small missile corvettes of the Falaj 3 project for the Kuwaiti navy. The number of contracted ships is not reported, but according to unofficial reports, it will amount to eight units. The construction of the corvettes will be carried out by Abu Dhabi-based Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a part of EDGE.

Former White House officials called on the United States to multiply its nuclear potential

It no longer makes sense for the United States to comply with START-3. This is the conclusion reached by American experts from Foreign Affairs. Instead of detente, the United States is proposing to increase its nuclear arsenals, but they are silent about the obvious problems. About what can hinder Washington — in the material of RIA Novosti.

19FortyFive: The West has nothing like the Belgorod nuclear submarine with nuclear drones

The Russian Belgorod nuclear submarine, one of the largest in the world, can perform two tasks at once, writes 19FortyFive. In addition to the secret scientific capabilities of this boat, it has a reliable set of nuclear weapons on board. The whole world is afraid of this submarine.

The command of the Italian Navy is exploring the option of developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of a long-term plan designed until 2040. This is reported by Navy Recognition with reference to the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino.

"Threats to our maritime borders will only increase," Nikolai Patrushev believes.

In an exclusive interview aif.ru Assistant to the President, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, spoke about the new Strategy for the development of the fleet and the strengthening of the coast guard in order to counter enemy drones.

For the first time in modern history, Russia has approved a strategy for the development of the Navy. The document provides for the main directions for improving the type of troops up to 2050. According to experts, such a measure is designed to increase the effectiveness of the army, as well as adapt the fleet to the challenges of modern times. What will be the focus of the transformation of the naval forces?

The media has dangerously exaggerated Russia's losses from a Ukrainian drone strike on its air bases, TNI writes. Moscow not only has an extensive arsenal of land—based long-range weapons, but its Navy has powerful sea-based platforms. And this is just one of the options.

It was reported that on June 5, 2025, in Navashino, Nizhny Novgorod region, JSC Okskaya Shipyard hosted a solemn ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the Russian Navy of the small marine tanker Rear Admiral Khaliullin with serial number 2402, the second vessel of the new project 23630 (code "Umba").

Today, the oceanographic research vessel Admiral Vladimirsky is making a scheduled visit to Cuba. In the West, the long—range voyages of the Russian research fleet are closely monitored, and the press is often accused of secretive intelligence activities - Admiral Vladimirsky did not escape this fate either. What tasks the ship performs in the Caribbean and why its voyages cause concern in the West — in the Izvestia article.

UAVs can conduct reconnaissance and strike at a great distance from bases

UAV units in the Navy have begun to master the Forpost-R drones. These are aircraft-type drones that allow for reconnaissance and strikes within a radius of several hundred kilometers from the launch point. The vehicles proved their effectiveness during a special military operation, destroying enemy equipment and important facilities. Experts note that the "Outposts" will help control vast sparsely populated border areas and the Northern Sea Route.

Russian and NATO naval exercises are taking place in the Baltic at the same time

Three thousand military personnel, dozens of planes and helicopters, and special military equipment — the Baltic Fleet, with the support of the Northern Fleet, the Air Force, and the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts, is conducting large-scale exercises. This is happening against the background of the increasingly aggressive behavior of NATO countries in the region. The goals and objectives of the maneuvers are described in the RIA Novosti article.

CHIP: The terrifying Russian submarine Knyaz Pozharsky will change the balance of power in the world

Russia's new weapons, which it plans to deploy in the Arctic, could change the balance of power in the world, the Polish edition of CHIP writes. The publication notes that the Russian submarine "Prince Pozharsky" "sows terror." Why Poland was afraid of the Russian submarine and why it is unique - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

In total, about 50 ships of various types will be involved in the exercises

The American destroyer Paul Ignatius and the headquarters ship Mount Whitney entered the Baltic Sea to participate in the NATO exercise Baltops 25. In total, about 50 ships from different countries of the alliance will be involved in the maneuvers. At the same time, the Russian Navy has also been conducting scheduled exercises in the Baltic Sea since May 27.

An Arleigh Burke-class destroyer with long-range Tomahawk missiles entered the Baltic

Two American warships entered the Baltic Sea — the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Paul Ignatius and the Mount Whitney headquarters ship of the 6th Operational Fleet of the US Navy. They will take part in the NATO Baltops 2025 exercises, which will involve about 50 ships from different countries of the alliance.