The Russian Federation tests the "secret" nuclear submarine "Arkhangelsk": experts have revealed details
Army recognition was told about what weapons received by the Russian submarine and its strategic importance. The nuclear submarine (APCH) K-564 "Arkhangelsk" was launched in November 2023. The running tests of the submarines began in June 2024, and in 2025 the Russian fleet intends to accept it. The tests evaluate the key characteristics of the submarine, including stealth technologies, weapons and electronic systems.
Particular attention is paid to the ability of the submarine to perform tasks in difficult maritime conditions, such as the Arctic. The "Ayen-M" project is characterized by a high degree of modernization compared to previous generations of submarines. "In the event of a military conflict between NATO and Russia, the Arkhangelsk submarine can play a key role in changing the balance of power in the maritime and beyond," analysts say.
Separately, the authors of the publication noted the weapons of the underwater cruiser. It became known that the APL "Arkhangelsk" is equipped with advanced weapons systems, namely the winged "Caliber-PL" rockets and universal supersonic Onyx missiles. Caliber-PL is a long-term high-precision missile that is designed to defeat ground targets, including critical infrastructure, military bases and NATO command centers.
Onyx missiles are supersonic weapons to fight ships, including aircraft carrier groups. In the event of a military conflict with NATO "Arkhangelsk" can become an important element of restraint. Its likely ability to act in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic makes it possible to threaten the critical objects of the enemy. In addition, it can disrupt NATO's maritime routes, which will significantly weaken the Alliance's logistics.
The special value of the submarine in its ability to wage underwater war. Thanks to the sensors and the inconspicuous design, it can hunt the enemy submarines, including the carriers of ballistic missiles. "Given the Arctic design," Arkhangelsk "can support operations in the Arctic region, which is becoming increasingly controversial.
Control of this region is crucial for both Russia and NATO, since there are strategic maritime routes and natural resources," there are strategic seaways and natural resources, " - summed up analysts. Recall that in November there were satellite images showing the process of preparation and equipment of intercontinental ballistic missile P-30 "Mace". Weapons are placed on atomic underwater cruisers of the project 955 "Bore" and is one of the key components of the nuclear arsenal of Russia.