Admiral Nakhimov Kirov-Class Nuclear Battlecruiser Modernization
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Russia
Source: 19FortyFive
The Admiral Nakhimov is a nuclear-powered Kirov-Class battlecruiser of the Russian Navy that underwent a major modernization and rebuild starting in the early 2010s. The modernization included the addition of vertical launch cells, upgraded missile systems including Kalibr, Oniks, and Zircon missiles, and enhanced air defense systems comparable to the S-400. The ship began sea trials in August 202
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Aerospace & Defense, Seaport, Government
- Location
- Russia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
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- 19FortyFive
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Description | The Admiral Nakhimov is a nuclear-powered Kirov-Class battlecruiser of the Russian Navy that underwent a major modernization and rebuild starting in the early 2010s. The modernization included the addition of vertical launch cells, upgraded missile systems including Kalibr, Oniks, and Zircon missiles, and enhanced air defense systems comparable to the S-400. The ship began sea trials in August 2025 and was planned to return to operational service in 2026. The modernization cost is estimated at around $5 billion, making it one of the most heavily armed surface combatants in the world. |
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Sector | Nuclear, Aerospace & Defense, Seaport, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-02 |
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