
Project 955 Borei-class submarine
The Project 955 Borei-class submarine is a modern Russian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine designed for strategic nuclear deterrence. It can operate for long periods underwater, carrying and launching submarine missile systems equipped with nuclear warheads. Its primary role is to serve as a powerful underwater platform capable of maintaining a nation's nuclear balance and ensuring security through survivable, second-strike capabilities. The Borei-class features advanced stealth technology, making it less detectable, and includes modern sensors and control systems for navigation and missile targeting, representing Russia's effort to modernize its strategic nuclear forces.