Russia’s investment in the Admiral Nakhimov may yield short-term prestige—but long-term effectiveness demands a shift to more agile, cost-efficient platforms. Last week, the Russian Navy refloated the ...
Key Points and Summary - After nearly 25 years in refit, Russia’s Kirov-class cruiser Admiral Nakhimov has begun sea trials, signaling a rare bright spot for a beleaguered fleet. -Reports suggest a ...
Russia’s Kirov-class battlecruisers, known in Russia as Project 1144 Orlan, emerged during the Cold War as the Soviet Union’s response to US aircraft carrier dominance. Launched in 1986 and formally ...