This Russian Frigate Is Armed To The Teeth With Missiles

Reuters 

National Interest: This Russian Frigate Is Armed to the Teeth with Lots of New Missiles 

The Marshal Shaposhnikov has already proven to be a capable warship. 

The Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet announced this week that the Cold War-era frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov (BPK 543) was deployed to the Sea of Japan to take part in the second stage of shipbuilder’s sea trails after being rearmed with Kalibr-NK and Uran cruise missiles during its recent upgrade and refit. 

“In the morning, the Pacific Fleet’s tugs brought the ship out of the water area of Dalzavod [Shipyard] and escorted it to an outer roadstead where the frigate sailed full ahead,” the press office of the Pacific Fleet told Tass on Monday. 

“At sea, the crew together with the delivery team will check the operation of the powerplant, the steering gear and auxiliary mechanisms as well as communications, detection and navigation systems. The ship’s speed and maneuverability tests will also be held,” the press office spokesperson added.

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WNU Editor: The US Navy also wants to arm its ships (and subs) with missiles .... US Navy Will Install Hypersonic Missiles On Attack Submarines And All Of Its Destroyers (October 22, 2020).