The Russian news agency TASS reports that the Russian Navy’s newest Project 20380 (Stereguschiy class) corvette “Mercury” has entered the final phase of sea trials in the Gulf of Finland.
TASS News Agency The advanced corvette Rezky built for the Pacific Fleet has left Vladivostok for the Peter the Great Gulf to begin the first stage
Russia’s Amur Shipyard in Vladivostok started dock trials on the company’s fourth Project 20380 corvette “Rezkiy” (the 10th overall for the Russian Navy).
The keel of Project 20380 corvette Bravy (NATO reporting name: Steregushchy-class) was laid down by the Amur Shipyard on September 29.
The Russian Ministry plans to expand the capabilities of project 20380 corvettes. The Izvestia daily said the warships may be armed with unmanned underwater craft to fight mines.
Russia’s Seventh Project 20380 corvette (NATO reporting name: Steregushchiy-class) ‘Hero of Russia Aldar Tsydenzhapov’ has officially joined the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy on 25 December 2020.
The Black Sea fleet is actively developing into a self-sufficient and balanced force.
