The Russian Navy Will Add 180 Ships Over The Next Eight Years

From Tass via Pakistan Defence:

The Russian Navy will get over 180 warships and vessels of new Projects under the state armament plan for 2018-2027, Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with defense chiefs on Wednesday.

"We will begin today’s meeting with the discussion of the draft program on the development of the moorage space of the Navy’s bases through 2030. In accordance with the 2018-2027 state armament program, the Navy is to get over 180 ships and vessels of new Projects," the defense minister said.

This year alone, 15 warships and combat boats, and also 20 logistics vessels will arrive for the Navy, Shoigu said.

"You face the task of creating modern conditions for the moorage and all types of support for the most advanced Yasen-and Borei-class nuclear-powered missile-carrying submarines, blue-water multirole frigates, warships furnished with long-range precision weapons and other ships and vessels," the Russian defense minister said....MORE