On July 25 the Russian Navy re-floated the Project 11442M Kirov Class nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov after a deep refurbishment lasting over a quarter of a century, placing it on course to undergo sea trials and return to active service. The protracted nature of the refurbishment was largely a result of the economic crisis that … Continue reading Russia floated the World’s Largest Combat Ship after a 26 Year Deep Refurbishment