Arkanghelsk Tue Dec 21, 2021 3:36 pm
This ship is a nice ship for patrolling some japanese islands , with the caveat of nice Kalibr missiles, redut, and anti sub capabilities.
But ultimately Russia has other options to deliver these weapons to enemy forces.
INF is gone so Kalibr will be launched from any point that is thousands of km from intended target.
Provorniy in particular was for the pacific fleet. But we are aware that both S400 and S300VM are stationed at Matua and Iturup as well as Sakhalin.
As for the anti submarine capabilities, theres no shortage of ASW planes, submarines, and ships available.
20380 is performing this task and Rezkiy is coming online anyway.
Yes Provorniy is for sure a wonderful addition to the fleet. But as stated numerous times:
It's being rebuilt and most likely the commission date will slip to 1 year, and ship was not far along as it was. Fiberglass superstructure is rebuilt in 6 months max. Everything else can take another 6 months. it's small blip for RU and at most, points to needed updates to work standards and management will be responsible for it.
In the end is not big deal. 1 corvette is not factoring into Kremlin plans to establish dominance over NATO, Japan, or any other potential aggressor, Russia is too prepared in this regard.