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The outlook for Russia’s navy
The 33-year-old Admiral Kuznetsov is Russia’s only aircraft carrier. There are plans to build three new ones, but Russia’s shipbuilding industry may not be up to the task (source: dpa)
General info
What's inside
- Russia is dedicating a huge amount of money for a naval buildup
- Ostensibly, the aim is to make the Russian Navy a blue-water power
- It cannot succeed in competing with the U.S. and China for force projection
- It will, however, become even more effective at defending the homeland
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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