Soviet Union Navy

The Soviet Union Navy was the maritime branch of its military, focused on protecting coastal interests, projecting power globally, and countering NATO. It included a mix of surface ships, submarines, aircraft, and supportive vessels. Key aspects were its large submarine fleet—especially ballistic missile submarines capable of nuclear deterrence—and surface combatants like cruisers and destroyers. The navy also operated naval aviation and coastal defense systems. It played a strategic role during the Cold War, aiming to challenge Western naval dominance and secure Soviet maritime borders, while also supporting global Soviet influence through presence and rapid response capabilities.