Russia will start producing six submarines and one aircraft carrier annually starting in 2013, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.
“By 2013, production capacity [at Russian shipyards] will allow us to build six submarines and an aircraft carrier every year,” Rogozin told reporters, adding that the number includes both nuclear and diesel-powered submarines.
As a result, the production output will surpass that of the Soviet era when Russia built an average of five submarines annually, he said.
Rogozin earlier said the production had been bogged down in the past by a lack of financing, outdated equipment and a shortage of skilled labor.
Russia is planning to build eight Borey class strategic submarines and up to 10 Graney class attack subs by 2020.
Re: Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM
Let's see how many more "Old Geezers" want to go back on active duty with Dave!!!! I won't be able to participate Jim, it would definitely interfere with "nap time".
Re: Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM
Dave and Jack,
I'm not going back on active duty "Eva"! Leave that to the young guys (and gals). We served our time honorably! Besides, talk about Sleeping On watch! It would be the norm for us these days. - Jim
Re: Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM
I agree with Ed....I'd like to see them build an aircraft carrier every year. Or even a submarine, for that matter. I'd also be curious to know how you come up with skilled labor in such an effort, when none exists now. I think I smell B.S.
Re: Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM
Lets hope that they do indeed concentrate on building them fast. I learned in my post-USN days that deliverables to the military can be "fast", "cheap" or of "good quality". Pick the two you want - can't have all three! If they start off with schedule as the driver, then they must select one from the remaining two. Bottom line - WE WIN!
Re: Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM
Interesting. The present and future of ocean submarine detection and tracking is LEO satellite-based LASER surveillance. Passive SONAR is sadly a relic of a prior generation's technology. Even bi-static active now has its limitations. However, new generation BGL pinpoint detection and EM weapons will make the submarine, especially diesel's, a fairly high risk occupation in the time frame mentioned. Like Randy... sounds like more bluster than reality to me.
Re: Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM
I would say if the Russian people continue to demonstrate against the ruling power/s like Vladimir Putin we probably have little to worry about. Besides there are a lot of truths being discussed by Rick and Randy.
However if needed, I could work a watch from 1000 to 1400 Tuesday - Friday only. Sorry no weekends, holidays. Birthdays off; to include wife, daughters and grand children. Oh yea a one year contract required upon signing on.
Chuck
Chuck