Russia's navy is falling apart

ikalugin · 08-26-15, 12:36 AM

Well those articles come out every so often. In reality the situation is not as grim (or optimistic). The question is - would Navy receive all of its money allocated under GPV2020, or would it suffer cuts?

Russian Navy however does face challenges with ocean going major surface combatants, which cannot be replaced before 2020. That said, our priorities were always deterence->coastal defense-> power projection, hence SSBNs (and relevant supporting assets), close in area ships (frigates, corvetes, ssks) have a priority in short to medium term.

You could see that in borei construction, refurbishment of Black Sea Navy. Overall GPV2020 gives us an adequate minimal force, in 2020-2030 timeline we may build major ships.

08-26-15, 12:36 AM	#4
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Well those articles come out every so often. In reality the situation is not as grim (or optimistic). The question is - would Navy receive all of its money allocated under GPV2020, or would it suffer cuts? Russian Navy however does face challenges with ocean going major surface combatants, which cannot be replaced before 2020. That said, our priorities were always deterence->coastal defense-> power projection, hence SSBNs (and relevant supporting assets), close in area ships (frigates, corvetes, ssks) have a priority in short to medium term. You could see that in borei construction, refurbishment of Black Sea Navy. Overall GPV2020 gives us an adequate minimal force, in 2020-2030 timeline we may build major ships. __________________ Grumpy as always.