Russia's place in the top tier remains debatable when compared with leading Asian, American, and European navies. Its submarine arm has potential but also faces difficulties. The surface fleet combines older ships that have not been treated well with newer ships whose build quality is questioned. Meaningful renewal would therefore have to address construction, upkeep, and personnel together rather than relying on a few prominent platforms.
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Russian naval renewal must extend beyond submarines
Russia retains submarine potential, but aging ships, weak maintenance, questionable new construction, and uncertain crewing make its place among the leading navies debatable.