eddo36 16 Posted January 13, 2015 http://rt.com/news/214563-robot-drone-russia-submarine/ Russia’s fifth generation nuclear submarines will be armed with robots and underwater drones in addition to conventional weaponry. "The new [fifth] generation [of submarines] will be equipped with both contemporary weapons and those currently being developed,†Nikolay Novoselov, deputy CEO of the Malakhit design engineering bureau, told RIA-Novosti. “We’re talking about battle robots which can be released by the submarine, and a type of underwater drone,†he explained. According to the designer, the robots would be disposable or returnable of military, surveillance or communications purpose. “They’ll be released by the submarine and stay offline before being remotely activated on command. It will give the submarine time to leave the area, with the drone staying in place to maintain a semblance that the submarine is still there,†he said. Novoselov stressed that developing robots for submarines isn’t an exclusive Russian field, as “the whole world is moving in this direction.†However, it’ll take some time for underwater drones to become common practice, because at present the Russian military is being equipped with fourth generation subs. This year, the St. Petersburg-based Malakhit design engineering bureau completed the 20-year construction of the Severodvinsk multipurpose nuclear submarine, which has already joined the naval fleet. READ MORE: Russian navy welcomes most-advanced nuclear-powered attack sub Severodvinsk is the flagship of the Yasen-class submarines, which will become the backbone of the Russian Navy’s conventional submarine force. In addition to 533mm torpedoes, Yasen-class submarines can fire cruise missiles from its eight vertical launching systems. They can also carry Onyx and Kalibr supersonic anti-ship missiles. The subs have a submerged displacement of 13,800 tons and can travel up to 30 knots (56 kmh) under water. The crew totals some 64 sailors, including 32 officers, proof of the highly-automated level of its functions. Russia is currently building three more Yasen-class submarines, with three more contracted for 2015. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistyronin 1181 Posted January 13, 2015 Do you know if Russia has been testing the submarine drones in the Baltic sea, around the Stockholm area? I must say tho, that are interesting inventions. The Russian Navy really needed some new systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddo36 16 Posted January 14, 2015 I don't know, but Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) systems fielded by all the world nuclear powers already ensure that there won't be another war like WW2, or all parties involved will face mutual destruction. Since submarines are undetectable, they can survive the first wave of any attack and are in position to retaliate with their warheads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
