The Russian Navy Is Back

Reuters

David Axe, Daily Beast: U.S. Fears Grow of a ‘Newly Awakened’ Russian Navy

A new report from the U.S. Navy’s intelligence branch paints a sobering picture of Putin’s increasingly aggressive fleet—and its deadly international shows of force.
For the first time in 24 years, the U.S. Navy’s intelligence branch has published an unclassified report warning against a rapidly rearming and increasingly aggressive Russian fleet.

And while the report—which the Navy intends for public consumption—has been years in the making, recent events have underscored just how serious its findings are. It’s becoming clearer by the day that, with the strong backing of President Vladimir Putin, the Russian navy is making a serious effort to challenge the world’s preeminent maritime power—the United States.

Update #1: Intelligence report warns of Russian naval buildup (FOX News/Washington Free Beacon)
Update #2: Cold Naval War? U.S. fears 'newly awakened and growing' Russian navy that will reflect the country's modern 'advances in science and technology' (Daily Mail)
Update #3: U.S. Navy Warns Soviet-Sized Russian Navy Will Return In 5 Years (Investors.com)

WNU Editor: Russian media is having a field day with this story .... 'Newly Awakened' Russian Navy Has Pentagon Shaking in Its Boots (Sputnik).