More info on the Arkhangelsk. It shares the name with a Russian city and naval port, wondered if there was some confusion over the name like if Putin was at the port when making his statement.. but no, it was solely a reference to the vessel.
The 5th member of the Project 885M Yasen-M class, with another 3 or 4 being constructed. With the newest ones equipped to carry and fire the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile (3M22 / SS-N-33) as well being an attack sub.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/russias-nuclear-submarine-fleet-grows-with-arkhangelsk
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/russia-launches-yasen-m-class-perm-as-first-nuclear-attack-submarine-specifically-designed-to-carry-zircon-hypersonic-missiles
More info on the Arkhangelsk. It shares the name with a Russian city and naval port, wondered if there was some confusion over the name like if Putin was at the port when making his statement.. but no, it was solely a reference to the vessel.
The 5th member of the Project 885M Yasen-M class, with another 3 or 4 being constructed. With the newest ones equipped to carry and fire the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile (3M22 / SS-N-33) as well being an attack sub.