Borei-class submarine

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 1996

   First launched

   NTI says the Borei-class program first launched in 1996, beginning the modern Russian SSBN replacement line.

   Sources: Russia Submarine Capabilities

2. Jul 30, 2012

   Knyaz Vladimir laid down

   Sevmash says the lead Borei-A boat was laid down at the shipyard on 30 July 2012.

   Sources: Knyaz Vladimir enters service

3. Oct 29, 2019

   First Bulava launch from Knyaz Vladimir

   Sevmash reports that the submarine completed its first test launch of the Bulava sea-based ballistic missile in the White Sea.

   Sources: Knyaz Vladimir enters service

4. Jun 12, 2020

   Knyaz Vladimir enters service

   Sevmash marked the raising of the Andreevsky flag on Project 955A Knyaz Vladimir, describing it as the lead ship of the improved Borei line.

   Sources: Knyaz Vladimir enters service

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