The Russian Navy will receive approximately 50 ships of various classes this year, a significant increase from the 32 received last year. The announcement was made by Viktor Yevtukhov on June 9, during an interview with Zvezda TV. This comes amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces have destroyed and disabled several Russian naval vessels. Over the last decade, the Navy has taken delivery of 40 surface ships and 24 submarines.
In 2023, the Navy received three submarines and seven surface ships. This year, they are expected to receive four submarines, 12 surface ships, and various support vessels. The large anticipated delivery is due to Russia’s successful efforts in finding substitutions for components blocked by international sanctions.
However, the use of outdated or low-quality technology impacts the reliability of the final product. Shortcomings in submarine construction efforts remain in the production of surface ships, with delivery dates regularly postponed. Budget constraints impact the speed and scale of construction of new ships in the naval industry, leading to delays in delivery.
Significant delays have been seen at various shipyards, with transfer schedules pushed back several years. Setbacks in the construction of Navy ships have also been experienced at different shipyards due to financial troubles and a shortage of engineers and specialists in the domestic shipbuilding industry. The lack of personnel to crew the ships further slows down construction efforts.
