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7) Nuclear-powered submarines

“In addition to building more of their brand new, fourth-generation submarines, Russia is already planning a fifth-generation sub. […] Russia wants the subs to network with each other and underwater drones, use onboard robotics for certain tasks, and feature a new nuclear reactor,” the outlet says.

Currently, the maritime borders of the Russian Federation are guarded by three project 955 Borei nuclear submarines – the Yuri Dolgoruky flagmanship, the Alexander Nevsky and the Vladimir Monomakh.

By the end of 2020, the Russian Navy is expected to receive another five submarines of the class.

The Borei submarine features a solid steel body with a thickness of 48 mm covered with an anti-hydroacoustic coat. The vessel is equipped with low-noise engines which make it practically undetectable to enemy locators.

In addition, Russia has one project 885 Yasen submarine in service. By 2020, the navy will receive eight of them. Armed with cruise missiles, the Yasen-class submarine is extremely versatile.