Updated. Originally posted Feb 28, 2021
Belgorod is one of the least understood submarines currently being built. It was launched in April 2019 and started sea trials on June 25 2021. It will be armed with the Poseidon strategic nuclear weapon, and also perform secretive seabed warfare missions.
It is unclear which role will take precedence...
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