Russia Buyan-M Fleet Update
Russia - Navy
| Date | Dec. 25, 2023 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Buyan-M |
| Ship Name | Naro-Fominsk |
| Event | Commissioned (+1) |
Description
Buyan-M class (Project 21631) small missile ship commissioned on 25 December 2023, the 11th vessel of the class to enter Russian Navy service. Assigned to the Baltic Fleet, Naro-Fominsk is armed with eight Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, a 100mm A-190 gun, and Gibka air defense system. Built at the Zelenodolsk shipyard, the 950-tonne corvette was part of the traditional year-end batch of Russian naval commissionings. The Buyan-M class has proven to be one of Russia's most rapidly produced surface combatant programs.
Source: navalnews.com