Five attack submarines stand out as the best in the world today: Russia's Sierra II Class (Project 945A Kondor) and Yasen-Class (Project 885), the UK's Astute-class, and the U.S.'s Virginia-class and Seawolf-class.
Along with the Russian Navy's Borei-class ballistic missile submarines, the Yasen-class boats are reported to play a central role in Russia's defense and deterrence.
Russian Project 885M submarine Krasnoyarsk to begin builders trials navyrecognition.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from navyrecognition.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Russia to continue building Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarines tass.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tass.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.