The Russian Horn Ramps Up Its Nuclear Might

Russia ramps up its military might with new nuclear powered submarine

RUSSIA is to acquire a new nuclear-powered ship in April, in a step up for the country’s Navy.

By REBEKAH EVANS

PUBLISHED: 21:30, Fri, Apr 3, 2020

UPDATED: 21:53, Fri, Apr 3, 2020

Russia: Navy Day celebrations underway in St. Petersburg

More than 10 ships and vessels of Russia s naval fleet were on display at the Leningrad Naval Base in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as celebrations for Navy Day took place all over Russia. Residents could look closely at the moored vessels, which includ

The new ship will be the first Borei-A class nuclear submarine to enter service with the Navy, and signals a shift in gear in the country’s military powers. The submarine has been christened the Knyaz Vladimir, named after Vladimir the Great. The Borei is a 4th generation ballistic missile submarine.