In order to enhance its nuclear strike capabilities in an unpredictable international security environment, Russia is accelerating the pace of production of strategic missile nuclear submarines and multipurpose nuclear submarines. Russia** Putin recently said that according to the state armaments program, the Severodvinsk shipyard will deliver three strategic missile nuclear submarines of the Boreas-A type to the Russian Navy in the next few years. At the same time, the shipyard is also building 5 multipurpose nuclear submarines of the "Yasen-M" type, of which "Arkhangelsk" has entered the final stage of equipment.
The Severodvinsk shipyard has four production lines for nuclear submarines, which have been running at full speed since the order was received. More than 60,000 people engaged in R&D, production and technical work are working overtime on a rotational basis to ensure continuity of production. At present, three Boreas-class strategic missile nuclear submarines and five Yasen-class multipurpose nuclear submarines are preparing for launching as planned. Once installed, these nuclear submarines will become an important force of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet and Northern Fleet.
The length of the "Boreas" class strategic missile nuclear submarine is 170 meters, the width is 13 meters, and the height is 105 meters, displacement of about 170,000 tons, with a maximum speed of 26 knots. Capable of carrying 16 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with a range of up to 8,000 kilometers, it is one of the most advanced and powerful strategic missile nuclear submarines in the world today. The Yasen-class multipurpose nuclear submarine is equipped with a Caliber cruise missile with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers and can carry a nuclear warhead with a yield of more than 1,000 tons, becoming the key for the Russian Navy to counter the US aircraft carrier battle group**.
Russia's advantage in the field of nuclear warfare lies in its comprehensive nuclear strike capabilities, including land-based and submarine-based nuclear strike forces. According to the Russian military's nuclear warfare plan, the eight heavy nuclear submarines mentioned above will be lurking in the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, ready to carry out a nuclear strike on the North American region at any time. The presence of these submarines demonstrates Russia's nuclear deterrence capabilities and provides a strong warning to potential adversaries.
In conclusion, Russia is increasing its global strategic influence by strengthening its nuclear submarine fleet, a strategy that not only demonstrates Russia's status as a global military power, but also reflects the importance of nuclear forces in the current international military balance.