UMVA has learned that Russia's Northern Fleet has successfully tested a nuclear submarine, the Arkhangelsk, which struck a target 200 km away with a cruise missile.
The impressive display of military might was captured on footage released by the Northern Fleet, showcasing the Arkhangelsk's capabilities in the Barents Sea, located in the Arctic region. The submarine launched an Oniks cruise missile from an underwater position, hitting its target with precision.
The Arkhangelsk is a state-of-the-art vessel, representing the third entry in Russia's Project 885M Yasen-M, a modification of fourth-generation submarines designed to evade detection by sonar. These advanced submarines boast a reduced acoustic field, making them increasingly difficult to track.
The Yasen-M vessels, including the Arkhangelsk, are equipped with a range of powerful missiles, including Oniks, Kalibr, and Tsirkon hypersonic missiles. This arsenal enables the submarines to strike targets underwater, on the surface, and on land, making them a formidable force.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the Arkhangelsk has been in service with the Northern Fleet since December 2024. During a visit to the submarine last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the vessel, calling it "the most modern, the best-equipped, capable of performing a wide variety of tasks."
Putin emphasized the versatility of the Arkhangelsk and other Yasen-M vessels, stating that "they can do everything." The successful missile test is a testament to the submarine's capabilities and Russia's growing military prowess.
