Russian Navy Discussions and Updates

[Sandhi Yudha]

The 11th Project 21631 Buyan-M korvet, Naro Forminsk, is on its way to the Baltic Sea for sea and state trials. After the test phase it will become eventually part of the Black Sea Fleet.

Russian Buyan M corvette Naro Fominsk redirected from Black Sea to Baltic Fleet

Russian corvette Naro Fominsk of Buyan M class shifts from Black Sea to Baltic Fleet.

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Satellite photos from yesterday show us that the Project 775 landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyk 012 has arrived on the dry dock north of the naval piers in Novorossiysk.

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[Scott Elaurant]

It now seems confirmed that the Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol dry dock on September 13 has effectively eliminated both the landing ship Kursk and the Kilo class submarine Rostov on Don. The damage on both looks irrepareable.

Russian Submarine Hit By Missile, Rostov-on-Don, Gone - Naval News

The Russian Navy submarine Rostov-on-Don, which was hit by a missile in Sevastopol on September 13, is likely a total loss.

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This reduces the number of modified Kilo SSKs that Russia has in the Black Sea from 4 to 3. It must also cast doubt on whether any further use can be made of the Sevastopol dry dock for repair or maintenance. It is proven within range of Ukrainian StormShadow/Scalp missiles. If Russian AA is unable to stop them, then any ship in the dock in future is equally vulnerable.

 

[swerve]

Won't be usable until the ship & sub have been cleared out, anyway, & from the state of the sub, it may be a case of scrapping in situ.

 

[Feanor]

It now seems confirmed that the Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol dry dock on September 13 has effectively eliminated both the landing ship Kursk and the Kilo class submarine Rostov on Don. The damage on both looks irrepareable.

Russian Submarine Hit By Missile, Rostov-on-Don, Gone - Naval News

The Russian Navy submarine Rostov-on-Don, which was hit by a missile in Sevastopol on September 13, is likely a total loss.

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This reduces the number of modified Kilo SSKs that Russia has in the Black Sea from 4 to 3. It must also cast doubt on whether any further use can be made of the Sevastopol dry dock for repair or maintenance. It is proven within range of Ukrainian StormShadow/Scalp missiles. If Russian AA is unable to stop them, then any ship in the dock in future is equally vulnerable.

I think Russia can stop the missiles in principle. However they will have to dedicate considerable resources to doing so. The problem here isn't so much the drydock itself as the rest of Sevastopol'. The entire Black Sea Fleet is parked there. Russia will have to pull major assets to protect the area regardless. Of course the facility itself is now in bad shape. But it wasn't a very good repair yard historically (past ~20 years or so) so it's loss to Russian operations in the area isn't that great. In truth the Black Sea Fleet itself is rather small. Last but not least, according to the latest info from Alexander Shishkin, the Black Sea Fleet has 6 636.3 improved Varshavyanka subs. Granted he stopped publishing in July so that table is almost 3 months out of date, but I don't think 2 more subs disappeared since then. Or is there something I'm missing?

 

[Feanor]

Update.

The 4th 20380 corvette for the Pacific Fleet has entered service. 6 more 20380/85 corvettes are contracted, and some are under construction. In general it looks like the plans for the Pacific Fleet are two have two brigades of coastal defense ships. One to operate out of Kamchatka to protect the submarines based there, one out of Vladivostok.

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14 сентября 2023 года во Владивостоке состоялась торжественная церемония поднятия флага Военно-Морского Флота России на корвете Резкий модифицированного проекта 20380 (заводской номер 2104), построенном ПАО Амурский судостроительный завод (АСЗ, входит в состав АО…

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Factory sea trials for the Admiral Nakhmimov are currently planned for next year. There are persistent rumors that the intent is to retire Peter the Great once the Nakhimov returns to service. In principle this is logical. Russia's focus should be on the 22350 frigates, and their long-planned larger versions.

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Russian ship engine repair company Novik has apparently been embezzling funds meant for ship repairs. Their general director, a former Russian Dumadeputy, Lyaschenko, has accused. He's living in Dubai so there's a good chance he won't see justice.

Выявлены махинации при ремонте боевых кораблей в группе «Новик»

Как сообщила газета Коммерсантъ в материале Сергея Машкина ВМФ застраховали для хищений. Выявлены махинации при ремонте боевых кораблей в группе Новик, бывший генеральный директор специализировавшейся на ремонте боевых кораблей промышленной группы…

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Two 22800 small missiles ships meant for the Pacific fleet have been launched. Note while the type aren't particularly impressive, they are meant to carry a navalized Pantsyr SAM, and UKSK cells. Considering the overall unimpressive state of the Russian Pacific Fleet they do bring value. Coupled with the 20380/85 family, and a handful of 22350s, this is likely the future of the Pacific Fleet.

Спущены на воду малые ракетные корабли «Ржев» и «Удомля» проекта 22800

27 сентября 2023 года на ПАО Амурский судостроительный завод (АСЗ, входит в состав АО Объединенная судостроительная корпорация - ОСК) в Комсомольске-на-Амуре состоялась церемония вывода из цеха и спуска на воду строящихся для Тихоокеанского флота ВМФ России малых…

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In Turkey a floating dock meant for the Russian Baltic shipyard has been launched. I'm curious to see if they actually deliver it considering the on-going hostilities. The customer is Rosatomflot, indicating that this dock might have something to do with Russia's nuclear icebreakers. However they could also be acting as a middle-man for regular naval yards. Turkey still has a deal with Russia on nuclear power plants so it could be problematic for them to cancel.

В Турции спустили на воду построенный для Балтийского судостроительного завода плавучий док

В Турции спустили на воду построенный для Балтийского судостроительного завода плавучий док. Торжественная церемония прошла на верфи Kuzey Star Shipyard в Стамбуле. Об этом сообщает портал "Корабел.ру" со ссылкой на представителей верфи. В Стамбуле спущен на воду плавучий док для

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[Sandhi Yudha]

RATEP, the system's developer and a subsidiary of the Almaz-Antey defense concern, has unveiled an upgraded version of the Komar 3M47-03E naval missile system at the Interpolitex-2023 exhibition in Moscow.

The modernized Komar system is armed with Igla-S anti-aircraft guided missiles for targeting aerial threats up to altitudes of six kilometers. And in parallel, it also uses Ataka-guided missiles that can strike surface targets at similar distances. The Komar is designed for smaller sized ships that can not carry heavier air defense systems.

Russia unveils upgraded Komar naval missile with enhanced aerial and surface target capabilities

Russia unveils upgraded Komar Naval Missile system with enhanced aerial and surface target capabilities

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