Russia Inducts Yasen-M-Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine; Can Be Armed With Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile

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The Russian Navy has officially commissioned the nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk, the latest addition to the Yasen-M-class of fourth-generation submarines. 

Built at the Sevmash Shipyard in northwestern Russia, the Arkhangelsk will serve in the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Defense.

On December 27, an official ceremony was held at the Sevmash Shipyard, where the Arkhangelsk was delivered to the Navy. 

The event was presided over by Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, who handed over the St. Andrew’s naval flag to the submarine’s commanding officer, Captain First Rank Alexander Gladkov. The flag was hoisted aboard the submarine, officially marking its entry into active service.

The Arkhangelsk, named after the historic Russian city in the northern region of Pomorye, is the fourth submarine of its kind in the Yasen-M class. The Malakhit Design Bureau of Marine Engineering in St. Petersburg designed the boat.  


The vessel was rolled out of the shipyard’s slipway on November 29, 2023. It has since undergone 13 months of sea trials, including navigation and weapons testing in the White and Barents Seas. Following the success of these tests, the submarine has now become part of the Russian Navy’s powerful fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. 

This marks the 141st nuclear-powered submarine built at the Sevmash Shipyard, a testament to Russia’s long history of advanced naval construction. 

Alexander Moiseev said, “The nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk is a carrier of all types of naval missile weapons, capable of effectively hitting both sea and coastal targets. This allows the Yasen-M class submarines to remain an effective and promising weapon. Thanks to this, they make an invaluable contribution to maintaining global and regional security in peacetime.”

 

The construction of the Arkhangelsk was a complex and extensive process, with over 400 organizations from across Russia playing a role. The submarine now features the latest advancements in military technology, naval weaponry, radio-electronic systems, and upgraded power plants.  

Source: https://www.eurasiantimes.com

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