23 Dec 2013 14:38

Putin: Russian seaborne nuclear forces to be renewed by 2020

MOSCOW. Dec 23 (Interfax) - Eight Borei and Borei-A missile submarines and eight Yasen multi-role nuclear submarines will join the Russian Navy by 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"As you know, the Navy will acquire eight Borei and Borei-A submarines by 2020, which will renew the seaborne component of Russia's nuclear forces," Putin said in a video link to Severodvinsk, where the Alexander Nevsky submarine was transferred to the Russian Navy on Monday.

In addition, the Navy will acquire eight Yasen multi-role nuclear submarines by 2020, Putin said.

"Sevmash has practically built the lead ship, the Severodvinsk," Putin added.