Davor Domazet, Retired Admiral of Croatian Navy. (CGTN Photo)
Systems in question are the new hypersonic missile Kinzhal and Kalibr cruise missile, Poseidon underwater drone and several new types of submarines.
The Russian submarine fleet has existed since Soviet times and regarded as the most crucial element of the navy. Today, Russia continues that tradition, which is based on the unique tasks its naval forces have to accomplish, the most important of which is to have a strategic nuclear deterrence.
Strength through collaboration
In the Barents Sea and the White Sea, Russia's latest submarines can be often seen conducting their trials as well as testing new weapons systems. Also, the pace of upgrading Russia's naval might is unprecedented.
According to analysts, the Russian Navy is focused on flexing its muscles because of new challenges it currently faces. One of which is the need to control and protect the so-called North Sea Route, that opened in the Arctic due to global warming.
In the face of rising global threats, Russia is keen on closing the ranks with China's PLA and its Navy.
In Moscow, CGTN spoke with Igor Korotchenko, a retired colonel of the Russian Army and the head of Center for Analysis of Global Weapons Trade, about this crucial partnership.
