Yes im aware they are building new "old" units, but i suppose its a bit like the burke DDG's after such a long production line theres nothing else really any better they can build for now and it ticks all the boxes.
I think they are thinking cost, proven design, modern equipment which i must say is a revolation in itself.
The black sea only really has one major dominant power and that is turkey who controls the bosphorous, bringing in new more upto date units would definatly shift the ballance of power in the area, plus i do believe alrosa is probably the most modern bit of kit they have other than the slava cruiser the rest are a bit antique but still useful none the less.
As for the pacific fleet they have been in need of an overhaul for the last 15 years but i think this may have something to do with the rising power of china, i wouldnt put it past the russians to either put the kuznetsov in the pacific or build a new carrier and maintain a 2 carrier fleet.
Im hoping they do build another carrier like thier old ulyonsk plans she would have been a very good ship had she been built.
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