US Navy overhypes its concern with Russia's newest sub

US Navy overhypes its concern with Russia's newest sub Moscow (Sputnik) May 10, 2016 - US Navy officials have expressed concern with Russia's newest submarines, including the Yasen class, but these comments serve to boost defense spending, analyst Mikhail Lukanin told Radio Sputnik, emphasizing that Russian weapons are meant for defensive purposes only. True, the Project 885 Yasen class is impressive. Armed with cruise, antiship and anti-submarine missiles, the highly autono ... more

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