Northern Engineering Enterprise, known as Sevmash, reported that in the coming years the Russian Navy will receive three Borei-A class nuclear-powered missile submarines. The information was shared by the enterprise’s general manager, Mikhail Budnichenko, during an interview with TASS. He underscored that these Borei-A carriers will be handed over to the fleet as part of Russia’s state armament program, marking a continued emphasis on strategic deterrence and maritime combat power.
Alongside the Borei-A program, Sevmash continues to advance work on five Yasen-M class nuclear attack submarines, with the project including the flagship Arkhangelsk currently nearing the final stages of construction. This expansion of the submarine corps reflects an integrated approach to modernizing naval capabilities, balancing strategic ballistic missile platforms with versatile multi-mission attack submarines.
Budnichenko stressed that the tasks laid out under the state defense order are progressing in line with planned objectives. The shipyard is simultaneously managing two production lines, delivering submarines from both the Yasen-M and Borey-A programs. This parallel approach demonstrates a sustained tempo in naval shipbuilding, designed to strengthen long-range strike and advanced underwater warfare capabilities.
Earlier, President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the expanded board meeting of the Ministry of Defense, noted that the level of modern weapons within Russia’s strategic nuclear forces has reached a high threshold, quantified as 95 percent. This statement underscores the government’s focus on maintaining an up-to-date and ready arsenal, capable of fulfilling strategic obligations in the current security environment.
Additionally, recent developments include the termination of a Cooperation agreement with Japan concerning the elimination of nuclear weapons. The move signals shifts in international arrangements related to disarmament and strategic stability, influencing bilateral and regional security dynamics.