frigate “Admiral Gorshkov” launches a hypersonic “Tsirkon” missile during an exercise.

​Russia’s Naval Renaissance: Putin’s $100 Billion Gamble to Reassert Maritime Power​

In a dramatic pivot from decades of perceived naval decline, Russia is embarking on an ambitious $100.5 billion (8.4 trillion rubles) modernization program aimed at transforming its navy into a formidable force capable of projecting power across the globe. Announced...