The Kirov-class nuclear-powered guided-missile battlecruisers, known as Project 1144 Orlan, have been in service with the Soviet/Russian Navy since 1980.
Does the Russian Navy have a future? It remains to be seen whether Russia will make the investments necessary to preserve the power projection capabilities offered by its surface fleet.
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