Sea trials of the latest nuclear-powered submarine Perm, part of the Yasen-M (Project 885M) class, are expected to conclude in 2026. The timeline was outlined by Admiral Aleksandr Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy.

According to Moiseev, the submarine is set to complete testing this year and will subsequently join the Pacific Fleet’s submarine forces. He indicated that over the next decade, multipurpose nuclear submarines of the Yasen and Yasen-M projects are expected to gradually replace third-generation boats currently in service, including those from Projects 971, 945, and 949.

The admiral also pointed out that over the past five years, the Russian Navy has received four Yasen-M-class submarine cruisers. These vessels are already deployed within the Northern and Pacific Fleets and are carrying out assigned missions.

The K-572 Perm was laid down in 2016 and launched in March 2025. The submarine is equipped with vertical launch systems capable of carrying Kalibr, Oniks, and Tsirkon missiles.

Earlier, in March 2026, it was reported that another submarine of the same class, Kazan, successfully struck a target during exercises using an Oniks missile at a distance of 300 kilometers.