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Russia’s 'new' Lada-class submarines are so bad the first boat took 13 years to build and was scrapped

The Lada-class was Russia's entry into fourth-generation submarines and the planned replacement for the Cold War Kilo-class.
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Russia’s Kilo-class ‘Black Hole’ submarine has one magic trick that keeps NATO guessing

Summary and Key Points: The Kilo-class submarine entered Soviet service the year Ronald Reagan was elected president.
The National Interest

Russia’s Borei-class Nuclear Submarines Have Just 1 Mission

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: Russia’s Borei-A-class submarines, particularly the newly launched Knyaz’ Pozharskiy, represent a significant advancement in the Russian Navy’s capabilities.
The National Interest

Russia’s Akula-Class Submarine Was Built for War with the U.S. Navy

What You Need to Know: The Akula-class submarines are among Russia’s most formidable undersea weapons, built for stealth, speed, and survivability. Launched in 1986, Akula-class subs are equipped with ...
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Russia May Mothball Its Kirov-Class Battlecruisers: Here's Why

The Russian Navy isn't exactly the biggest and baddest around — the country only has one aircraft carrier, and it's not functional, after all. Since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022, its Black Sea ...
Jane's Information Group

New class of Russian missile boat launched at Vympel Shipyard

The first Stupinets-class missile corvette is launched at Vympel Shipyard in Rybinsk, Russia. (Vympel Shipyard JSC) Stupinets, the first of a new class of missile boat for the Russian Navy, was ...