German Type 212A Submarine U33 Back from NATO Patrol Mission
The German Navy (Deutsche Marine) Type 212A submarine U33 entered the naval base and home port of Eckernförde on May 25. 2020 following a patrol mission for NATO's MARCOM.
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Russia’s Project 955A Borei-A SSBN Knyaz Vladimir Completes Trials in White Sea
The Project 955A Borei-A class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Knyaz Vladimir (NATO reporting name: Dolgorukiy-class) has completed its sea trials and arrived in Severodvinsk in north Russia, the Defense Ministry’s press office said.
First project 03182 tanker to Join Russia’s Black Sea fleet
The Black Sea fleet will be the first to obtain the Vice Admiral Paromov first tanker of project 03182.
Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker ‘Leader’ to Become Operational in 2027
Atomflot and Zvezda Shipyard of Rosneft signed in late April 2020 a contract to build the Leader-class nuclear icebreaker of project 10510 for operation in high latitudes, the Zvezda weekly writes.
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov to be ready for trials by fall 2022
The Zvyozdochka Shipyard is planning to prepare the Admiral Kuznetsov heavy aircraft carrier for shipbuilders sea trials by the fall of 2022 after its repair and upgrade are completed
Russia postpones Leader destroyer construction – Part 2
The construction of Leader-class nuclear-powered destroyer of project 23560 has been postponed for a long time. The conclusion comes from the documentation of the designer. The Vzglyad business newspaper explains the decision of the Defense Ministry.
Analysis: Main differences between Project 885M and Project 885 SSGN
The Kazan Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M has several differences from the Severodvinsk lead submarine of project 885. It is shorter and has a sharper bow, while the number of torpedo launchers decreased.
French Carrier Charles de Gaulle Heading Home Amid Suspicion of Covid-19
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier and flag ship Charles de Gaulle is heading home early following suspicion of several Covid-19 cases among its crew members.
Russia Approves SSGN Deployment Plan Between Northern & Pacific Fleets
Sources in the Defense Ministry said the final SSGN deployment plan had been approved. Five submarines will serve in Russia's Northern fleet, including the first of the Yasen-M class SSGN.
Russia’s Akula-class Submarines to Fire Kalibr Cruise Missiles Following Upgrade
The Vepr SSN of project 971 began running trials after an upgrade and overhaul, a defense industry source told TASS. The handover deadline to the Navy is unknown so far and will depend on test results, as a lot of new systems have been installed during the upgrade. The main one is Kalibr missiles, the Army Standard writes.