Naval Muscle: Russia’s Northern Fleet Is Getting Some Seriously Dangerous Submarines

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The Northern Fleet is now taking a major step to modernize its submarine force with a new hardware shipment slated for later this year. From the Petr Velikiy battlecruiser to the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, Russia’s Northern Fleet is home to some of the … Read More

Russia develops new frigates capable of carrying nearly 50 cruise missiles – source

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The frigates will have a displacement of up to 7,000 tonnes Kalibr cruise missile – Department of Press Service and Information of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation/TASS MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. The Northern design bureau has started … Read More

Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria While Claiming U.S. Preparing for Possible Strike

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Up to 13 Russian warships have crossed the Bosphorus toward Syria so far this week as tensions between the U.S. and Syria continue to rise. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting in Kemerovo, Russia, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 Alexei … Read More

The Navy Is Gearing Up For A Fight With Russia In The North Atlantic

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The Russian and Chinese navies have become increasingly active in the North Atlantic over the last five years, necessitating a return to a “competitive mindset” among U.S. Navy commanders, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said Monday. “We’re talking about more … Read More

Russia flexes muscle, test-fires four Bulava nuclear ICBMs from submarine

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The Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missiles were test-fired within a few seconds of each other from the submerged nuclear submarine Yuri Dolgorukiy. Photo: Youtube grab (Минобороны России) In a major show of strength, the Russian Navy on Tuesday successfully test-fired fired four intercontinental nuclear … Read More