If Russian "Black Hole" hunter submarines weren't enough of a headache for Western navies (a pair of such subs reportedly prevented a British submarine from firing Tomahawk missiles at Syria), a new stealth sub is being developed by the Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation. (USC)
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The notorious "Black Hole" Kilo-class submarines earned their nickname because they emit almost no sound while operating submerged. According to USC chief Alexei Rakhmanov, the new "Husky" nuclear-powered submarine will merge with oceanic noise and at the same time will be able to operate at far greater distances from Russian bases than the diesel-powered Kilo-class subs.
The new submarine's design and concept have already been approved and now the construction bureau is working on its combat characteristics. According to the Russian Navy's Deputy Commander-in-Chief on Armaments Vice-Admiral Viktor Bursuk, the construction of the new Husky submarines is planned for the period 2018-2025.