Russia’s 24 Most Formidable Naval Weapons in 2025

The Russian Navy commands a vast array of advanced and specialized weapons systems—some terrifying, others ingenious. In this gallery, we take you through 24 of the wildest and most technologically impressive naval weapons Russia fields today. From classic gatling guns and submarine missiles to hypersonic threats that can rewrite the rules of naval warfare.

#24: Type 65 “Kit” – The Giant Beneath the Waves

This super-heavy torpedo can sink an aircraft carrier in one blow with its massive explosive power and a range of up to 100 km. The weapon gained notoriety after the Kursk disaster, and its wake-homing capability makes it nearly impossible to evade.

#23: Murmansk-BN – The Ruler of Radio Waves

Electronic warfare system that cripples enemy communications over thousands of kilometers. It can create complete radio silence—even across the Atlantic.

#22: 5P-42 Filin – The Blinding Nightmare

A non-lethal projector that disorients attackers, causing nausea and even hallucinations. Effectively used against snipers and hostile small boats.

#21: AK-130/A-192M – The King of Cannons

Rapid-firing, powerful 130 mm cannons capable of striking targets far inland while also serving as close-in defense against incoming missiles.

#20: AK-630 – The Ship’s Last Line of Defense

An automated gatling gun that unleashes thousands of rounds against incoming missiles. A reliable final shield against airborne threats.

#19: Kashtan/Kortik CIWS – Missiles and Cannons in Symbiosis

An integrated system combining rapid-fire missiles and powerful cannons that work together to effectively shoot down attacking missiles.

#18: Pantsir-M – Multifunctional Point Defense

A combined missile and cannon system that quickly responds to multiple threats simultaneously. Proven capable of stopping small supersonic targets.

#17: Poliment-Redut – The Agile Missile Shield

A modern air defense system that can simultaneously engage many targets at long range using advanced missiles.

#16: S-300F Fort – The Ship’s Sky Shield

Long-range air defense capable of protecting entire fleet formations from aerial attacks with precise and powerful missiles.

#15: RBU-6000 Smerch-2 – The Sea’s Depth-Charge Carousel

A traditional yet still effective anti-submarine weapon that saturates the area around the ship with explosive depth charges.

#14: RPK-6/7 Vodopad/Veter – Torpedoes from the Sky

Rocket-launched torpedoes that fly through the air to strike enemy submarines at great distances.

#13: Paket-NK – The Submarine and Torpedo Fighter

A unique weapon system capable of attacking enemy submarines and intercepting incoming torpedoes with counter-torpedoes.

#12: UGST Fizik/Futlyar – The Intelligent Underwater Hunter

Long-range, fast torpedoes that independently hunt enemy submarines using advanced sonar systems.

#11: VA-111 Shkval – The Underwater Rocket Breaking the Sound Barrier

A supercavitating torpedo that strikes targets at over 200 knots, making countermeasures nearly impossible.

#10: 2M39 Poseidon – The Nightmare Nuclear Torpedo

A nuclear-powered underwater drone capable of triggering radioactive tsunamis against enemy coasts with virtually unlimited range.

#9: R-29RMU2 Sineva/Liner – The Deep-Water Long-Range Striker

A submarine-launched nuclear missile capable of striking targets globally with up to 12 nuclear warheads, securing Russia’s nuclear deterrence.

#8: R-30 Bulava – Atomarsenalets spydspids

A strategic ballistic missile launched from Borei-class submarines, carrying multiple nuclear warheads to guarantee retaliatory strikes.

#7: Kh-35 “Uran” – The Sneaky Ship Killer

A versatile anti-ship missile flying low over the water, giving even small vessels deadly power against enemy ships.

#6: P-270 Moskit – The Missile with Death’s Speed

A supersonic anti-ship missile that gives the enemy mere seconds of warning before a potentially deadly impact.

#5: P-1000 Vulkan – The Fleet’s Flaming Volcano

A supersonic missile with long range that can penetrate enemy defenses and inflict heavy damage with its large warhead.

#4: P-700 Granit – The Hangar Ship’s Greatest Fear

A massive missile with collective intelligence that can select targets and attack in swarms with devastating power.

#3: 3M22 Zircon – Hypersonic Death from Above

The world’s fastest operational missile, capable of striking targets at Mach 9 speed and nearly impossible to stop.

#2: P-800 Oniks – Supersonic Ship Killer

A lightning-fast anti-ship missile that evades radar detection and performs rapid, unpredictable maneuvers before impact.

#1: Kalibr Cruise Missile – Long-Range Precision Strike

A missile capable of striking strategic targets deep inside enemy territory with surgical precision, giving even small ships immense strategic significance.

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