The lead vessel of a new class of Russian ice-rated warships, the 8,500-ton ‘Ivan Papanin’, has been launched in St. Petersburg. When in service, she will help defend Russia’s interests in the Arctic region. This latest addition to Russia’s Arctic military arsenal was launched at the port city’s Admiralty Shipyard. Russia’s nuclear Fleet breaking the … Continue reading Russia launches ‘Combat Icebreaker’ and Patrol Boat to defend Arctic region