News of the fleet

Slate: The Northern Sea Route provided Moscow with powerful levers

Russia itself determines the rules for the passage of ships along the Northern Sea Route, Slate writes. The United States does not agree with this – but Moscow does not care much about it.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — how the defense of Kamchatka has strengthened with the transfer of two nuclear submarines

Two important events took place in Kamchatka this week. First, two new nuclear—powered ships of the 4th generation arrived at once as part of the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet: the strategic missile submarine project 955A "Emperor Alexander III" and the multipurpose nuclear attack submarine project 855M "Krasnoyarsk". The second event was the awarding of the Nakhimov Order to the 25th Division of missile submarines based in Kamchatka.

One of the directions of development of the Russian Navy is to increase amphibious capabilities through the construction of new ships designed to land troops. They belong to project 11711. At the same time, the Nevsky Design Bureau, which developed it, proposes to build new large amphibious assault ships in the modified Cayman modification.

A joint detachment of ships will practice firing and joint patrolling during the Interaction-2024 maneuvers

The Russian-Chinese naval exercises should strengthen relations between the countries against the background of the current situation in the Asia-Pacific region, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On September 18, the destroyer Xining and the frigate Lin Yi of the Naval Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) arrived in Vladivostok. During the maneuvers, the sailors will work out joint actions, fire at sea targets and practice strikes on coastal facilities.

In recent years, the American Navy has invested heavily in the development and acquisition of drones, both flying and marine. However, not all products were satisfied with the results of operation by the Navy command.

In recent years, the British authorities have regularly announced the implementation of a course towards the creation of a "Global Britain", which implies the country's strong position in the international arena, active diplomacy and the modernization of troops to protect national interests. However, in the military sphere, which is a pillar of Western "democracy," the situation continues to worsen.

Newsweek: The rivalry between Russia and the United States is escalating in the Arctic

The United States is facing the growing activity of the armed forces of Russia and China in the Arctic, writes Newsweek. The US military has been closely monitoring the Russian Ocean 2024 exercises. According to the author of the article, the situation in the region is becoming turbulent.

The latest drones and improved means of combating them, world–class artillery installations and ships with hypersonic weapons are only a small part of the samples supplied to the Russian army this year. How are Russian gunsmiths, celebrating their professional holiday on September 19, contributing to the victory in their own right now?

The device can perform combat missions, deliver cargo, conduct reconnaissance

Tests have been completed and serial production of the first domestic heavy marine drone "Vizir" has begun. It has a speed advantage over its foreign counterparts. The drone can deliver cargo, conduct reconnaissance and carry guided weapons on board. Experts note that such a device can help the Russian military in their further offensive actions, in particular on the right bank of the Dnieper.

These sonars can be installed on watercraft or deployed on sonar buoys as part of a defense system designed to provide awareness of the underwater situation.

The rapid economic development of the People's Republic of China is increasingly affecting the growth of the capabilities of its armed forces. Today, one of the directions for the development of the PLA's combat potential is the formation of aircraft carrier strike groups as part of the Chinese Navy. The aircraft carrier Liaoning opens a series of articles on this topic.

The largest maneuvers of the Russian fleets in recent decades have been completed

The Russian Navy has completed the Ocean-2024 exercises, which have become the largest in recent decades. 400 ships and vessels and about 90 thousand military personnel took part in them, they took place in different waters, including in the ocean zone. The fleet performed firing with all types of weapons, practiced strikes on ground targets, and anti-submarine measures. Experts call working out the protection of the Northern Sea Route and joint actions with Chinese partners key elements of the maneuvers.

TNI: NATO called the Russian submarine Halibut a "black hole" for its invisibility

The improved Russian submarine Halibut has been nicknamed the "black hole" in the United States for its invisibility, writes TNI. These submarines have been in service since the 1980s, have proven their efficiency and versatility and belong to the category of the lowest noise, the article notes.

Rosoboronexport will present the radio-absorbing material "Cape" in Africa

Rosoboronexport at the international exhibition Africa Aerospace&Defense 2024 in Pretoria (South Africa) for the first time will present modern armored vehicles protection systems from drones in Africa, including the radio-absorbing material "Cape" and dynamic protection kits for tanks, the company's press service reported.

Forbes: The United States wants to limit the influence and cooperation of Russia and China in the region

Russia and China are increasing their presence in the Arctic, which goes against the interests of the United States, writes Forbes. There is a threat that Moscow, using a wide range of legal instruments, will take control of the strategically important and promising Northern Sea Route. Washington and its allies cannot allow this to happen.

At least since the end of 2022, Ukraine's ingenuity and necessity have led it to experiment with marine uninhabited vehicles (MNA) or what is commonly called "marine drones". They have had a profound impact on efforts to combat Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

The Navy practiced a missile strike on a target position at the Ocean-2024 exercises

The Northern Fleet has worked out a missile strike on a difficult target position, and the aircraft of the naval aviation of the Pacific Fleet during the Ocean-2024 exercises solved practical tasks for the group search for submarines of a conditional enemy, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

The ships fired at a conditional target in the Barents Sea during the Ocean exercise

The ships of the Northern Fleet carried out artillery firing at a simulated naval target in the Barents Sea as part of the Ocean-2024 exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

Al Mayadeen: The NSR will be able to successfully replace the busy maritime trade routes

Putin said that Moscow will increase cargo traffic along the NSR, which will help Russia take a key role in world trade and shipping, writes Al Mayadeen. Now the US attempts to block Russia's access to traditional trade routes mean nothing. The NSR will break through this blockade.

The Russian Navy has missiles capable of dealing with any naval formations

During the maneuvers of the Russian Ocean-2024 fleet, missiles of various types and classes were fired. Almost the entire naval arsenal at Russia's disposal was demonstrated in the case. What is the power of the missile salvo of our fleet and what opportunities are provided by the products in service — in the material of Izvestia.