Russian Ministry of Defence Archives

During the heyday of the former Soviet Union, shipyards were scattered all over the various socialist republics. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia lost acces ..

July 4, 2019

Fire on highly secretive Russian sub kills 14

Written by Baird Maritime on July 4, 2019. Posted in Search and Rescue, Submersibles (Naval).

Fourteen Russian Navy sailors were killed after a fire broke out on the research submarine on which they were deployed on Monday, July 1.
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January 4, 2019

Russian Navy to receive nine new hydrographic ships

Written by Baird Maritime on January 4, 2019. Posted in Marine Research and Training, Naval auxiliary/support vessels, Subsea Surveying.

Russia's TASS news agency reports that the country’s navy is slated to receive nine newbuild hydrographic vessels.
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March 30, 2021

Russian yard lays keel of new naval support tanker

Written by Baird Maritime on March 30, 2021. Posted in Naval auxiliary/support vessels, Tanker World.

Russia’s Nevsky Shipyard laid the keel of a future ice-capable seagoing tanker on Friday, March 26. The vessel will be the first of three Project 23130 tankers to b ..

July 3, 2019

Russia orders two more Lada-class submarines

Written by Baird Maritime on July 3, 2019. Posted in Submersibles (Naval).

The Russian Ministry of Defence and Admiralty Shipyard have signed a contract for the construction of two additional Project 677 or Lada-class diesel-electric su ..

November 21, 2018

Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov to begin builder’s trials

Written by Baird Maritime on November 21, 2018. Posted in Ships (Naval).

The Russian Navy’s Project 22350 frigate Admiral Kasatonov is undergoing preparations for its first phase of builder’s trials set for early December.
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August 28, 2020

Russia orders two more diesel-electric subs

Written by Baird Maritime on August 28, 2020. Posted in Submersibles (Naval).

Russia’s TASS news agency reports that the country’s ministry of defence has placed an order for two new diesel-electric submarines. The submarines will consi ..

April 1, 2019

More than 180 ships to be added to Russian Navy by 2027

Written by Baird Maritime on April 1, 2019. Posted in Ships (Naval).

More than 180 newbuild vessels of various types are slated to enter service with the Russian Navy through to 2027, the country’s defence minister has confirmed.
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November 20, 2018

Russian shipyard confirms aircraft carrier’s repairs to be completed on time despite incident

Written by Baird Maritime on November 20, 2018. Posted in Ships (Naval).

An official of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has assured Russia’s Ministry of Defence that the repair of the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will be ..