Russian Navy is all set for a major power upgrade in its strategic and tactical maritime capabilities as the latest Project 885M (Yasen-M) multi-purpose nuclear-powered submarine, Arkhangelsk, will be delivered to the force by next summer. With an estimated 64 vessels, including 16 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, the Russian Navy has one of the largest submarine fleets in the world.
According to media reports, the head of the All-Russian Navy Support Movement Vladimir Maltsev, confirmed that the Russian Navy will soon be equipped with the submarine, built at the Sevmash Shipyard, which is part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation.
"The Arkhangelsk is currently undergoing state trials. The submarine is planned to be delivered to the Russian Navy in the summer of 2025," news agency Tass quoted Maltsev as saying.
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Arkhangelsk was deployed to the sea for the first time in June for sea trials.
Project 885M nuclear-powered submarines carry Oniks and/or Kalibr-PL cruise missiles as their basic strike weapons.
The shipyard is constructing five Project 885M submarines. Designed for multiple roles, including anti-ship, anti-submarine, and land-attack missions, the Yasen-M submarines are extremely versatile.
The Project 885/885M nuclear-powered subs Severodvinsk, Kazan, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk have been delivered to the Russian Navy. Arkhangelsk is the fifth submarine in this class.