Russian Navy Announces Succession Missile Launch from Nuclear Submarine

(MENAFN) Russia’s Northern Fleet has announced the successful testing of a missile launched from the nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk during exercises in the Arctic region.

According to military officials, the submarine fired an Oniks cruise missile while submerged in the Barents Sea. The missile reportedly struck a designated target simulating a surface vessel at a distance of approximately 200 kilometers.

The Arkhangelsk is the third submarine built under Russia’s Project 885M Yasen-M program. These upgraded fourth-generation submarines are designed with a reduced acoustic signature, making them more difficult for sonar systems to detect and track.

In addition to the Oniks missile system, Yasen-M-class submarines are equipped to carry Kalibr cruise missiles and Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, giving them the capability to engage a wide range of targets.

The Arkhangelsk officially entered service with the Russian Northern Fleet in December 2024 and is among the newest additions to the country's submarine force.

During a visit to the vessel last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised its capabilities, describing it as “the most modern, the best-equipped, capable of performing a wide variety of tasks.”

He also highlighted the versatility of the Yasen-M fleet, stating that the submarines “can do everything,” emphasizing their ability to engage targets beneath the water, on the sea surface and on land.

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