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New ships for the Russian Navy
28.07.2008
Russia started the development of a series of new ships for its Navy. According to
Head Commander of the Russian Navy, Vladimir Vysotskii, Russia is currently in the process of building new strategic nuclear-engine cruisers, multipurpose submarines, frigates and corvettes, while the development of a series of other vessels, among them new aircraft carriers, has started.
In an interview with Praim-Tass the Navy admiral said that Russia intends to hold five or six aircraft carriers, which are to operate from its Northern and Pacific Fleets. – The Navy considers it absolutely necessary in the have 5-6 aircraft carriers in combat condition, Mr. Vysotskii said.
Currently, Russia only has one aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov in operation.
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