The Russian Navy recently welcomed the B-565 Kronstadt, a conventional submarine, marking the end of its 18-year development journey. Crafted at Saint Petersburg’s Admiralty Shipyard, this vessel is the second in the Project 677 Lada class series, following the first submarine delivered in 2010. The Kronstadt stands out for its stealth capabilities, featuring advanced diesel-electric […]
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