Borei Nuclear Submarines to Form Russia’s Maritime Shield for Decades

Borei Submarines to Guard Russia for Up to 40 Years

22:01 26-07-2026

Russia's Borei-class nuclear submarines, armed with Bulava missiles, will serve for 30 to 40 years as the Navy replaces aging Delfin-class vessels in service.

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Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev has said Borei-class strategic nuclear submarines will protect the country’s maritime borders for the next 30 to 40 years.

Speaking on the Military Acceptance program, Moiseyev said the Navy is already carrying out its transition to the new generation of Borei submarines armed with the Bulava sea-launched ballistic missile. He expects these vessels to remain in Russian service for several decades.

The fourth-generation missile submarines are intended to gradually replace the Project 667BDRM Delfin class. Development of the earlier series began in the 1960s, and the aging boats are now giving way to a more modern platform.

Moiseyev also highlighted the Delfin class’s place in Russian naval history. He singled out the Novomoskovsk, a submarine on which he previously served. In August 1991, its crew set a world record by successfully launching all 16 ballistic missiles in a single salvo.

On July 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated servicemen on Navy Day. He praised the contribution of sailors, designers and scientists who strengthened the fleet across different eras and helped preserve Russia’s status as a major maritime power.