Russia’s Kirov-Class Battlecruiser Nightmare Is Just Warming Up

Russia’s Kirov-Class Battlecruiser Nightmare Is Just Warming Up

Summary and Key Points: Russia is striving to modernize its aging Kirov-class battlecruisers—massive nuclear-powered warships from the Cold War era designed to challenge NATO carrier groups. -Despite extensive upgrades, particularly on the Admiral Nakhimov, constant delays and aging infrastructure cast doubt on their effectiveness in today’s warfare. -The vulnerability of large, expensive ships to precision-guided […] The post Russia’s Kirov-Cla…