Russia is Building Five Yasen-M Subsmarine Amid a War and Sanctions

Despite facing the challenges of war and sanctions, Russia is said to be actively constructing five Yasen-M submarines. Recent reports indicate that Sevmash, the shipbuilding company, is gearing up to unveil the Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear submarine, tentatively scheduled for the end of November. While the development of these ships may not appear directly tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, they provide valuable insights into Russia’s defense budget, projected to exceed $62 billion in 2023.