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Russia Expands Pacific Fleet, Boosts Naval Power Alarming Neighbors

4/7/2025

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Russia's Pacific Fleet is undergoing a significant expansion, boasting nearly 100 warships, including six formidable nuclear submarines. The introduction of the Yasen-M class submarine, Perm, equipped with hypersonic missiles, raises alarms for regional stability, particularly for Japan and South Korea, as Russia seeks to bolster its naval power and assert its influence in the Pacific.

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Russia's Pacific Fleet is undergoing a significant expansion, boasting nearly 100 warships, including six formidable nuclear submarines. The introduction of the Yasen-M class submarine, Perm, equipped with hypersonic missiles, raises alarms for regional stability, particularly for Japan and South Korea, as Russia seeks to bolster its naval power and assert its influence in the Pacific.