Arktur Next Generation SSBN

Unveiled at the Army 2022 defence exposition by Rubin Design Bureau, the Arktur is a concept for Russia's next-generation ballistic missile submarine. The design emphasises stealth and incorporates 12 missile silos capable of launching both nuclear ballistic missiles and autonomous underwater vehicles. The Arktur concept signals the direction of Russian SSBN development beyond the current Borei class, combining low-observable characteristics with a flexible payload architecture suited to emerging underwater