Retirement of US Navy Ohio-class SSGN Now Only Two Years Away
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Sevmash Shipyard Launches Russian Navy Project 885M Krasnoyarsk SSGN
Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk floated the Krasnoyarsk Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M, TASS reports from the site.
Yasen-M class SSGN ‘Novosibirsk’ Begins Its Sea Trials
The Project 885M Yasen-M class nuclear-powered attack submarine Novosibirsk has gone to the White Sea for shipbuilders sea trials for the first time, a source in Russia’s defense industry told TASS.
Russia’s New SSGN Submarine Kazan Commissioned into Northern Fleet
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov lead the ceremony at Sevmash Shipyard to accept into service the Kazan Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M, the Defense Ministry said.
U.S. Navy Ohio Class Submarine Filmed By Iranian Navy While Submerged
Iranian media has shown footage of a submerged US Navy submarine allegedly taken in the ...
U.S. Navy’s Ohio Class Submarine To Get New Hypersonic Weapons
The U.S. Navy's four Ohio Class SSGNs may soon receive new hypersonic missiles which could transform their capabilities. H I Sutton explains why.
Russian Navy agrees plan for Kazan SSGN acceptance trials
The Kazan Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M is preparing for acceptance trials set to start this autumn. It is the first Project 885M submarine, an improved version of the Severodvinsk (Yasen-class).
Russia’s Northern Fleet prepares to accept Arkhangelsk SSGN
The Northern fleet of the Russian Navy is preparing to accept the Arkhangelsk (K-564), the fourth Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M. The commander will be appointed by the end of the year and the crew formed. The submarine is to join a division of the Northern fleet.
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.
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.