Key facts
- Russia's Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine conducted a missile test in the Barents Sea.
- The submarine fired an Oniks cruise missile from an underwater position.
- The missile hit a target simulating a surface ship at a distance of 200 km.
- The Arkhangelsk is a Project 885M Yasen-M class submarine, known for its reduced acoustic signature.
- Yasen-M submarines can be armed with Oniks, Kalibr, and Tsirkon missiles.
Russia's Northern Fleet has released footage of its Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine performing a successful missile test in the Barents Sea. The vessel fired an Oniks cruise missile from an underwater position, hitting a target imitating a surface ship approximately 200 km away. The Arkhangelsk is part of the Project 885M Yasen-M class, a modern modification of fourth-generation submarines designed for stealth. These submarines are equipped to carry various missiles, including Oniks, Kalibr, and Tsirkon. Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously described the Arkhangelsk and similar vessels as highly capable, able to strike diverse targets.