Russia laid the keel of a new nuclear-powered attack submarine on June 17, 2026, the first vessel of its class to enter construction in six years and a signal that Moscow is pressing ahead with its most capable undersea weapons program despite the enormous financial and industrial strain of the war in Ukraine. The ceremony […]]]>
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Russia lays keel of ninth Yasen-M nuclear attack submarine
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Russia has laid the keel of its ninth Yasen-M nuclear attack submarine, marking the first vessel of its class to enter construction in six years. This move signals Moscow's continued investment in its undersea weapons program, despite the financial and industrial strain of the war in Ukraine.