Russia to rearm 949A Antey submarines with nuclear-capable Kalibr cruise missiles
Russia’s Project 949A Antey nuclear-powered submarines will be rearmed with nuclear-capable Kalibr cruise missiles, as stated by Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov, TASS reported.
"The Zvezda shipyard is carrying out profound modernization of Project 949A nuclear submarines, including the replacement of armament with the Kalibr missile complex and also the replacement of navigation, life support and other systems," Borisov said.
A total of 11 such submarines were constructed beginning in the mid-1970s. Each Antey has a displacement of 24,000 tons and is armed with six torpedo tubes and 24 missile launchers.
In September 2015, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu announced that at least three of the submarines would undergo a modernization project.