News of the fleet
Radical changes await the Russian Navy
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 Russian submarine—launched Kalibr cruise missile is a nightmare for Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
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.
The small marine tanker Rear Admiral Khaliullin of project 23630 was laid down
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").
Scientific trip: what does the Russian Navy research vessel do in the Caribbean
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.
The Outpost accepted: The Navy has begun to develop long-range drones
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.
A northern storm. What is brewing in the Baltic Sea
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.
"Spreading terror in the world." In the West, they were afraid of the new Russian submarine
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.
Maneuver Game: American destroyer to take part in Baltops 25
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 American ship with Tomahawk missiles entered the Baltic Sea. These munitions are capable of "reaching the Urals"
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.
Took hits from thousands of warheads: how the Kura landfill was created and serves
June 2, 2025 marked the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Kura test site in Kamchatka. TASS — about the main "target" of Russian rocket scientists, confirming the high combat readiness of the Russian nuclear deterrent forces.
USC has developed a strategy for the development of the production system
USC specialists presented a comprehensive strategy for the development of the Russian Shipbuilding production system (PSRS). The presentation of the project took place at the corporation's Management coordination council, which was held at the Baltic Shipyard under the chairmanship of USC CEO Andrey Puchkov.
Starmer is preparing for a major war with Russia. Only one thing can stop him (The Independent, UK)
Starmer: Great Britain begins to prepare for war
British Prime Minister Starmer will present a review of the country's defense policy, which will be a "signal to Moscow," writes The Independent. However, this vast array of plans to ensure Britain's security and its power abroad runs into one big problem — a lack of money.
Large amphibious assault ships of project 11711. History and characteristics
On May 30, 2025, a solemn ceremony of launching the BDK was held at the Baltic Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad.Vladimir Andreev" of project 11711, built for the Russian Navy. TASS has prepared a story about this type of ship.
Amphibious cooperation: the new ship "Vladimir Andreev" will be commissioned in 2026.
It was already launched on Friday, and as part of the armament program, it is planned to build up to a dozen BDK project 11711
The large amphibious assault ship (BDK) "Vladimir Andreev" of project 11711 will be transferred to the fleet next year. On Friday, it was ceremoniously launched in Kaliningrad.
The large amphibious assault ship Vladimir Andreev has been launched
On May 30, 2025, Kaliningrad hosted the launching ceremony of the lead large amphibious assault ship of the modified project 11711 Vladimir Andreev (serial number 303), which is being built for the Russian Navy at the Baltic Shipbuilding Plant Yantar JSC (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC JSC). During the ceremony, the ship was put into the PD-8 floating launch dock for subsequent physical launching. Admiral Alexander Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, attended the launching ceremony.
Freedom of navigation in the Baltic: Russia conducts anti-piracy exercises - Opinions of TASS
Alexander Stepanov — on the militarization of the Baltic and Arctic regions bordering the Russian Federation and Russia's mirror response
On May 27, the press service of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation announced the start of exercises for the defense of bases with the involvement of part of the forces of the Northern Fleet with the support of aviation of the Aerospace Forces, the Moscow and Leningrad military districts.
The European Union's plan to take control of the Black Sea from Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: the EU proposed to deprive Russia of control in the Black Sea
Kaya Callas plans to put an end to Russia's influence in the Black Sea, writes The Telegraph. According to her plan, the European Union will monitor Russian vessels and improve the infrastructure of Romania and Bulgaria for the transfer of troops there. Readers are protesting: a bunch of incompetent lunatics with their crazy plans are dangerous for citizens.
The science of protecting
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the multi-level missile defense system of the United States "Golden Dome" and on the attacks of America from the air in the past years
Possible scenarios for the development, application, and financing of the multi-level US missile defense system Golden Dome are gaining new details. US President Donald Trump wrote on the Thruth Social network that connecting to it would cost Canada $61 billion. At the same time, as befits a good businessman, he called on the Maple Leaf Country to join the States in order to save these significant funds.
Britain's plan to contain Russia in the Arctic (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Britain plans to restrain Russia in the Arctic with Norway
NATO continues to increase its military presence in the Arctic, The Telegraph writes. Due to Russia's growing power in the region, Britain is strengthening military cooperation with Norway. Jointly, Oslo and London are already making plans to contain Russia.
It will cover the whole planet. Trump decided to present a new trump card
Military observer Leonkov: the United States will multiply the satellite grouping
One of Donald Trump's most ambitious projects is the creation of a fundamentally new missile defense system, the Golden Dome, which will be deployed on land, sea and in space, and will be put into operation before the end of his presidential term. What is known about the large—scale program worth 175 billion dollars is in the RIA Novosti article.