[Regnum] Over the past five years, 49 ships have been built for the Russian Navy. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, April 11, at a meeting on the development of the Russian Navy.
"Russian shipyards from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok are engaged in serial production of surface ships and new missile submarines. Including the latest Borey A and Yasen-M projects. Significant funds have been allocated for these purposes. Over the past five years, 49 ships of various classes have been built," the president said.
The Russian leader noted that the dynamics of the changing situation in the world and the development of technologies require the formation of a new image of the Navy. Putin emphasized that Russian ships must be able to solve the whole range of tasks facing them, because the Navy plays an important role in protecting the national interests of the country.
“In the coming decade, 8.4 trillion rubles have been allocated for the construction of new ships and vessels for the Navy, and these funds must be taken into account when forming the state armaments program,” Putin said.
According to a report published by the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia retained its third place in the world ranking of military shipbuilding by the end of 2024. At the same time, the index increased to 12,516 from 11,084 points in 2023.
As reported by Regnum News Agency, in June 2024, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Yevtukhov announced that the Russian Navy would receive 50 new ships, including boats, small missile ships, and support vessels. Particular attention is paid to frigates and corvettes capable of operating in the far sea zone. In 2023, 32 ships were added to the Russian Navy.
