According to statements by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, the force incorporated 30 new vessels into service for its main fleets throughout 2024. While the high command did not provide a detailed list of the units received during the past year, it highlighted the delivery of conventionally and nuclear-powered attack submarines, missile corvettes, and progress in constructing a new polar patrol ship under Project 23550.
Based on recent reports in Russian media, Admiral Moiseyev summarized the process of introducing new units into the Russian Navy. He stated:“In 2024, the Navy was strengthened with around 30 ships of various classes and support vessels, including the diesel-electric submarine Kronstadt and the small missile ship Amur.”
He also mentioned the recently delivered Yasen-M class nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk, which was assigned to the Northern Fleet in December. It is the fourth unit of the Project 885M class (or fifth, including the Severodvinsk, the first unit of the original Project 885 class).
As noted by the Navy Chief, the primary focus of these additions has been on new classes of attack and ballistic missile submarines, as well as Karakurt-class missile corvettes like the Amur.
For instance, the inclusion of the B-586 Kronstadt, the second unit of the Project 677M Lada-class diesel-electric attack submarines, was celebrated early last year. Later, in October, the B-587 Velikiye Luki, the third unit of the class, underwent sea trials in the Gulf of Finland, pointing toward its expected commissioning in 2025.
In surface capabilities, progress has been observed in constructing and commissioning new Karakurt-class missile corvettes (Project 22800), such as the Amur (803). Two additional units were launched in late September by the United Shipbuilding Corporation. While specifics were not disclosed, it was indicated that these corvettes would be assigned to the Pacific Fleet, potentially identified as the vessels Rzhev and Udomlya.
Lastly, focusing on the new Project 23550 icebreaking patrol ships, it was confirmed that the second vessel in the class, Nicolai Zubov, was launched last year. Additionally, progress was reported on the trials and systems testing of the first patrol ship of the class, Ivan Papanin, destined for the Russian Navy.
Photographs used for illustrative purposes – Cover photo credits: Oleg Kuleshov.
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