News of the fleet

On March 27, 2025, a ceremony was held in Severodvinsk to transfer the Perm nuclear submarine (serial number 165), the fifth nuclear submarine under construction for the Russian Navy, from the slipway of JSC Severnoye Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation) to the filling pool. the ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M"). The ceremony was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Alexander Moiseev via teleconference from Murmansk. Perm is to become part of the Pacific Fleet.

Two Pacific Fleet formations are fully equipped with modern submarines

Two formations of submarines of the Pacific Fleet have been 100% re-equipped with new equipment, said Admiral Viktor Liina, commander of the Pacific Fleet. One of them is the 19th Submarine Brigade, based in Vladivostok. It is important for the defense of the country's Far Eastern borders. Izvestia investigated how much Russia's submarine forces have strengthened in this area and how they can fend off threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

Experts explained the importance of reorganizing the Russian Marine Corps

Vladimir Putin announced the upcoming reorganization of the Marine Corps: the brigades of this component of the troops will be reformatted into divisions. Experts note that this decision will have a positive effect on the adaptability of units to changing combat conditions. At the same time, the reorganization of the Marine Corps, oddly enough, is dictated, among other things, by its outstanding successes within the framework of its military.

After the deployment of naval groups by NATO countries in the Red Sea, the Houthis are constantly trying to strike at the alliance's pennants using cruise and ballistic missiles, UAVs (including long-range ones) and surface drones. According to the rebels, their attacks have repeatedly proved successful.

Future naval officers will master the design and use of UAVs

A course on the use of drones has been included in the program of naval universities. Cadets will study the design and operation of various types of drones and the destruction of enemy UAVs, unmanned boats and saboteurs with their help. Experts note that the use of drones in the navy has its own characteristics, and future officers will be able not only to handle drones, but also to counter enemy vehicles.

A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet will take part in combat training events

Joint naval maneuvers are important for Russian-Indian relations and lay the foundation for military-technical cooperation in the future, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On Wednesday, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of two corvettes and a tanker entered the port of Chennai to participate in the Indra Navy - 2025 exercise.

A course on the study of unmanned aerial vehicles has been introduced in higher educational institutions belonging to the Russian Navy. Cadets are introduced to the design features and technical characteristics of various types of UAVs, as well as the tactics of their combat use.

Work has begun in Russia on the design of floating data centers, which are currently at the stage of preliminary design and selection of technologies most suitable for the full implementation of such a project. State corporations, large commercial projects, as well as foreign countries are mentioned as potential customers.

Pacific Fleet corvettes "Sharp" and "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov" will take part in the maneuvers

Two corvettes of the Russian Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) - "Sharp" and "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov", as well as the support vessel "Pechenga" entered the port of the Indian city of Chennai. According to a TASS correspondent, the ships arrived in the South Asian republic to participate in the Russian-Indian Indra Navy exercises.

On March 20, the ceremonial laying of the keel of the largest nuclear submarine of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, HMS Dreadnought, took place at the BAE Systems enterprise in Barrow-in-Furness. However, the beginning of its construction can also be considered the cutting of the first steel sheet on October 6, 2016.

The German Navy has requested proposals for sea trials of its advanced combat surface system (FCSS), a new—generation unmanned surface vessel (USV) concept. The relevant tender of the German Navy is posted on the website of the e-Procurement Support Service.

On March 22, 2025, the Indian state shipbuilding enterprise Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Goa hosted the launching ceremony of the second Tavasya frigate of the Russian project 11356 (Talwar type) with construction number 1259, which is being built there with Russian assistance for the Indian Navy.

Europe plans to create a common grouping that will be aimed against Russia, experts say

On March 24, NATO Dynamic mariner/FLOTEX 25 exercises began in the Gulf of Cadiz and in the area of the Andalusian coast of Spain. About 4,000 troops, 30 ships, two submarines, amphibious units and aircraft from nine alliance countries will take part in them.

On March 20, 2025, the official laying ceremony of the Dreadnought, the lead British nuclear missile submarine of the new type, took place at the BAE Systems Submarines enterprise of BAE Systems Corporation in Barrow-in-Furness. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attended the ceremony. The actual construction of the Dreadnought lead boat began in Barrow-in-Furness on October 6, 2016.

British Rear Admiral Perry threatened to destroy 40 cities of the Russian Federation

Britain is threatening Russia with nuclear submarines with a scandalous reputation. We are talking about Vanguard-type nuclear submarines armed with Trident intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).

The Telegraph: The service life of Trident submarines has already exceeded 25 years

British Trident submarines continue to pose a serious threat to Russia, The Telegraph writes. But while the retired admiral assures that they are "a formidable weapon against Putin," other representatives of the British Navy assure that not everything is so rosy.

TNI: Project 941 submarine "Shark" will turn into a museum

Advanced technologies, huge size and silent operation at one time made the submarine Dmitry Donskoy a formidable ghost of the depths, writes TNI. And after the ship was decommissioned, they decided to turn it into a floating museum.

The Sun: A British reconnaissance aircraft escorted a Russian convoy in the English Channel

Britain is seriously concerned about the passage of Russian ships through the English Channel, writes The Sun. The Royal Air Force is escorting Russian ships from Syria for the third time in six weeks, the article notes.

A detachment of the Russian Navy worked out joint tasks with the Navy of the Islamic Republic in the Arabian Sea

The joint naval exercises of Russia and Pakistan have two goals, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. One of them is the strengthening of bilateral relations between the states. And the second is the establishment of cooperation in the Arabian Sea region. Ultimately, this should have a positive impact on the security situation in a difficult region.

SCMP: Beijing's Arctic ambitions have been seriously tested

In 2018, China declared itself a "near-Arctic" power. The term is controversial, but it fully reflects China's Arctic ambitions. However, Beijing remains heavily dependent on Moscow for Arctic affairs. Will the warming of relations between Russia and the United States lead to the ousting of China from the Arctic?