Is Russia going to follow through on it?
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Navy officials have announced plans for two new submarines, part of an ongoing plan for the modernization of Russia's armed forces.
The first submarine has been described as a "carrier killer," while the second is designed to defend ballistic submarines from attack, according to the Moscow Times. Significant resources are being spent on a military modernization program, which President Vladimir Putin claims could see $400 billion spent by 2020.
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Russia Announces Plans For Carrier Killer Nuclear Submarines
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Navy officials have announced plans for two new submarines, part of an ongoing plan for the modernization of Russia's armed forces.
The first submarine has been described as a "carrier killer," while the second is designed to defend ballistic submarines from attack, according to the Moscow Times. Significant resources are being spent on a military modernization program, which President Vladimir Putin claims could see $400 billion spent by 2020.
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Russia Announces Plans For Carrier Killer Nuclear Submarines