Russia floats out nuclear submarine: What makes Project 885M Yasen-M special
Russia has launched the Ulyanovsk, a new Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarine, as part of its naval modernization efforts. The vessel features advanced stealth and multirole capabilities, combining hunter-killer and cruise missile strike functions.
Why it matters
The deployment of advanced submarine technology reflects Russia's ongoing efforts to maintain strategic parity and power projection capabilities at sea.
Russia has floated out Ulyanovsk, its latest Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarine, marking another milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its undersea fleet. The submarine was launched from the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk and will now undergo fitting out, harbour and sea trials before being commissioned into the Russian Navy.Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev said Ulyanovsk is expected to join the Northern Fleet after completing its trial programme. According to Sevmash Director General Mikhail Budnichenko, the submarine will undergo mooring, sea and state acceptance trials before its planned delivery to the Russian Navy in December 2027.The float-out ceremony was attended by senior Russian government, naval and defence industry officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev and representatives of the Malakhit Design Bureau, which designed the Project 885M Yasen-M submarine.Project 885M Yasen-MThe Project 885M Yasen-M is Russia's latest class of nuclear-powered guided missile attack submarines, developed by the…
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