Source: modernization of the lead corvette "Steregushchy" will begin in early 2024
The state contract for modernization is planned to be concluded before the end of 2023
KRONSTADT, June 23. /TASS/. The modernization of the lead corvette of project 20380 "Steregushchiy" at the Kronstadt Marine Plant (KMZ) will begin in early 2024. This was reported to TASS by a source in the naval sphere.
"The state contract for the modernization of the Steregushchiy corvette at the Kronstadt Marine Plant is planned to be concluded before the end of this year. Work at the facility will begin early next year. The document will fix the deadlines for the return of the corvette to service," the agency's interlocutor said on the sidelines of the International Naval salon (IMDS-2023).
According to him, fault detection of the systems and mechanisms of the ship's equipment is currently being carried out. Designers determine the contours of its appearance, specify which systems and weapons should be upgraded. Funding and scope of work are also determined. The interlocutor of the agency noted that the lead corvette "Steregushchiy" will be the first in line for repair and modernization among other corvettes of project 20380 of the Baltic Fleet, such as "Sооbrazitelniyt", "Boiky" and "Stoiky".
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So, this corvette has not been active for years and the Russians are still waiting for a contract for modernization, which should only start next year. I wonder how long it will all take, again..