{"id":3612,"date":"2025-06-09T07:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T06:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=3612"},"modified":"2025-06-08T22:45:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T21:45:59","slug":"96-warheads-ready-to-launch-russias-24000-ton-nuclear-submarine-sparks-global-alarm-with-unprecedented-strike-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/06\/09\/96-warheads-ready-to-launch-russias-24000-ton-nuclear-submarine-sparks-global-alarm-with-unprecedented-strike-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201c96 Warheads Ready to Launch\u201d: Russia\u2019s 24,000-Ton Nuclear Submarine Sparks Global Alarm With Unprecedented Strike Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\udea2 The Knyaz Pozharsky<\/strong> is Russia’s latest Borei-A class nuclear submarine, enhancing its Arctic military capabilities.<\/li>\n
  • \u2744\ufe0f This 26,000-ton vessel underscores Russia’s strategy to assert dominance in the Arctic<\/strong>, amid growing international competition.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udca1 The submarine is part of a $100 billion naval expansion plan, with Borei-A<\/strong> and Yasen-M<\/strong> submarines as key components.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf0d The Arctic is becoming a contested zone, with Russia’s enhanced naval presence influencing future geopolitical dynamics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    Russia’s Arctic ambitions are taking a new turn with the impending commissioning of the Knyaz Pozharsky<\/strong>, the latest addition to its nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. This Borei-A class submarine, set to join the Northern Fleet in June 2025, represents a strategic pivot in Moscow’s military focus, particularly in the increasingly contested Arctic region. With its formidable capabilities, the Knyaz Pozharsky is a testament to Russia’s dedication to expanding its influence and securing its interests in the High North, an area rich in resources and strategic value. How will this development impact global geopolitical dynamics?<\/p>\n

    The Massive Knyaz Pozharsky: A 26,000-Ton Submarine<\/h2>\n

    The Knyaz Pozharsky<\/strong> is a behemoth of modern naval engineering, displacing a massive 26,000 tons when submerged. This makes it significantly larger than its U.S. counterpart, the Ohio-class submarines. Built at the Sevmash shipyard, the only Russian facility capable of constructing nuclear submarines, the Knyaz Pozharsky is the eighth in the Borei series and the fifth of the upgraded Project 955A (Borei-A) variant. Launched in February 2024, it is currently undergoing rigorous missile testing and systems validation to ensure it meets operational standards.<\/p>\n

    Equipped with advanced stealth features and water-jet propulsion, the submarine is designed to replace aging models like the Delta III and IV, as well as the Typhoon class. Each of these submarines can carry up to 16 RSM-56 Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles, each armed with 4 to 6 nuclear warheads. This gives the Knyaz Pozharsky a potent second-strike capability, enhancing Russia’s strategic deterrent. The submarine is powered by a VM-5 pressurized water reactor, generating approximately 190 megawatts of thermal energy. This power, combined with improved habitability for its crew, makes it a formidable player in Russia\u2019s naval fleet.<\/p>\n

    \u201cRussia Holds 10X More Tactical Nukes\u201d: Shocking Report Reveals Vast Superiority Over US in Battlefield Arsenal<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n