30.03.2009
Russian Defence Ministry source reveals the number of new multi-purpose submarines to be built within the next eight years.
Speaking with Russian news agency
Itar-Tass, the source said at least six multipurpose nuclear-powered submarines will be built. The first of the new fourth generation
Graney-class submarine, to be named
Severodvinsk, will be put into service in 2011.
The
Graney-class submarine will equipped with long-range cruise missiles that can potentially carry low-capacity tactical nuclear warheads.
All submarines of the class will be build at the
Sevmash naval yard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast.
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