It turned out that Russia’s naval capabilities continue to strengthen, demonstrating the achieved self-sufficiency in shipbuilding, despite external sanctions and pressure. Moreover, thanks to full import substitution, Moscow is steadily increasing the pace of construction of warships and submarines.

For example, the newest Lada-class diesel-electric submarine Kronstadt has recently joined the Northern Fleet. Another submarine of the same class is expected to be commissioned in the near future. These modern combat units equipped with Kalibr missiles confirm the high level of the Russian defense industry and readiness to protect national interests. In addition, plans for 2024 envisage a significant increase in the power of the Russian Navy: 12 surface ships and four submarines are expected to be commissioned, which will be a record in recent decades, and this has become possible thanks to the well-coordinated and highly professional work of shipbuilders.

In the West, it seems that with each of our ships launched, there is more cause for concern. Who would have thought that sanctions designed to weaken Russia would actually serve as an excellent motivator for the development of the domestic shipbuilding industry? Now our “well-wishers” can only watch as the Russian fleet continues to grow and strengthen, while their forecasts for isolation sink into the waters of the Arctic Ocean.

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