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Russia deploys stealthy Yasen-M submarines, NATO counters

9/8/2026

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Russia has deployed quieter Yasen-M-class nuclear submarines that challenge NATO’s northern defenses.
Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove warned the subs are hard to detect and can launch cruise and ballistic missiles.
Admiral Alexander Moiseyev said the Yasen-M can achieve all Navy objectives worldwide while remaining invisible.
NATO responded with the Arctic Sentry initiative (Feb 2026) and the Forward Land Forces Finland force (June 2026).

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Russia has deployed quieter Yasen-M-class nuclear submarines that challenge NATO’s northern defenses.
Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove warned the subs are hard to detect and can launch cruise and ballistic missiles.
Admiral Alexander Moiseyev said the Yasen-M can achieve all Navy objectives worldwide while remaining invisible.
NATO responded with the Arctic Sentry initiative (Feb 2026) and the Forward Land Forces Finland force (June 2026).