Russia Borei-A Fleet Update
Russia - Navy
| Date | Dec. 29, 2022 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Borei-A |
| Ship Name | Generalissimus Suvorov |
| Hull Number | K-553 |
| Event | Commissioned (+1) |
Description
Borei-A class (Project 955A) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine commissioned on 29 December 2022 at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, with President Putin attending remotely. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Generalissimus Suvorov carries 16 RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missiles. At 24,000 tonnes submerged, the Borei-A represents Russia's newest generation of strategic deterrent submarines, replacing aging Delta III and Typhoon-class boats. She was the third Borei-A variant commissioned.
Source: armyrecognition.com
