Russian Navy (VMF)
"For God and the Russian Navy"
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About the Navy
The Russian Navy is an asymmetric maritime power spread across vast geographies, specializing in nuclear deterrence, deep-sea capabilities, and strategic A2/AD zones.
Strategic Role
"Maintaining the naval leg of the nuclear triad, ensuring coastal defense via 'Bastion' strategy, and exerting geopolitical influence over global energy routes."
Strengths
Strategic deterrence via nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
Advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) technology
Hypersonic anti-ship missiles and A2/AD capability
Unrivaled naval operational capability in polar conditions
Strong corvette and missile boat fleet for coastal defense
Deep-sea research and undersea cable intervention capability
Electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence superiority
Support from nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet
Operational Commands
Arctic Ocean and Northern Sea
North Pacific and Sea of Okhotsk
Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean
Baltic Sea
Navy Specifications
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg (Admiralty Building)
Commander
Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy (Admiral)
Established
1696
Personnel
140,000 - 160,000
Active Ships
280 - 320
Aircraft
350 - 450
Number of Bases
15 - 20
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