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New Russian sub to undergo deep-water trials in Barents Sea

Xinhua, January 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

Russia's new submarine Rostov-na-Donu will be doing deep-water testing in the Barents Sea.

The Rostov-na-Donu and its crew will engage in deep-water testing of equipment and weapons systems in training areas designated for the Northern Fleet, the Itar-Tass news agency quoted Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Dygalo as saying.

The third-generation submarine, destined for service in Russia's Black Sea Fleet, offers a combination of maneuverability, stealth and advanced torpedo systems. Endi