Russia is preparing to bring the nuclear-powered missile cruiser\nAdmiral Nakhimov back into its Navy after undergoing repairs and\nmodernisation for nearly 27 years. This information was reported by the\nlocal Russian media, Novye Izvestia, in late August 2026.<\/p>\n
The 251-metre-long vessel is expected to enter service with the\nRussian Navy by the end of 2026, following sea trials. During its\nmodernisation, the cruiser received new radar systems, AK-192M 130mm\nnaval gun mounts, and new missile weaponry.<\/p>\n
In place of the 20 P-700 Granit anti-ship missiles, the ship has\nreceived vertical launch systems. This allows it to deploy Kalibr,\nOniks, and hypersonic Zircon missiles. According to Russian sources, the\ncruiser possesses 176 launch cells.<\/p>\n
Of these, 80 are intended for strike missiles, while the remaining 96\nare allocated for S-400 surface-to-air missiles. Consequently, following\nits modernisation, the Admiral Nakhimov is expected to combine the\ncapabilities of a long-range strike missile carrier with a powerful air\ndefence vessel.<\/p>\n
The Soviet-era cruiser is also capable of operating Ka-27 or Ka-31\nhelicopters. The ship is equipped with radar systems that extend the\ndetection range for air and surface targets and relay information to the\nship\u2019s weapon systems.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the Admiral Nakhimov is not designed to operate\nentirely alone. Given its importance and size, the cruiser requires\nescort ships to protect it from underwater, surface, and aerial\nthreats.<\/p>\n
As reported by Militarnyi on Sunday (6\/9\/2026), Russia may consider\nits deployment in the Arctic to be of strategic importance. Once\nreturned to service in the Russian Navy, the Admiral Nakhimov could\nbecome one of the fleet\u2019s primary assets.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/russia-prepared-to-deploy-nuclear-powered-cruiser-admiral-nakhimov-1788681403", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }