Russia Launches Yasen-M Submarine Ulyanovsk
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Russia's Sevmash shipyard has floated out the nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Ulyanovsk, marking the completion of its hull-construction phase. The vessel will now undergo fitting out and testing. The Ulyanovsk is a Yasen-M-class submarine, a class of nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines.
Why it matters
The launch of the Ulyanovsk submarine signifies a significant development in Russia's naval capabilities, particularly in its submarine fleet. This advancement has implications for global naval power dynamics and potential impacts on regional security.
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