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Monday, July 30, 2012

Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment

Project 955 Borey nuclear-powered strategic submarineRussia is redoubling its efforts to boost its naval nuclear deterrence and blue water capabilities.

Such moves reflect Moscow’s growing interest in safeguarding its natural resource interests in the Arctic and the growing military power of the Asia-Pacific region, argues Vladimir Karnazov.

The growing military potential of Japan and China - and continuing territorial disputes over the Kuril island chain and Arctic Shelf - is causing Russia to increase spending on her naval nuclear deterrent and blue-water forces.

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