Event Brief
Russia’s Kilo-class submarines remain widely exported
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Russia’s Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines are still in production and have been exported to multiple countries.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Kilo-class diesel-electric attack submarines remain in production and have been exported to multiple navies
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The intended successor Lada-class submarines faced delays and failed to meet expectations, leaving the Kilo-class as the backbone of the fleet.
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