Russia’s Pacific Fleet Gets Fifth Stealth Corvette After Five-Year Build
The 2,200-tonne Grozny launched at Amur Shipbuilding Plant will undergo trials before joining the Pacific Fleet.
Russia has launched the Grozny, a Steregushchiy-class guided-missile corvette, as part of its efforts to reinforce the Pacific Fleet. The vessel was moved from its construction slipway at the Amur Shipbuilding Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on October 23, marking a key step in its development.
The corvette, which has been under construction for five years, will now undergo further outfitting and testing before entering service. Its keel was laid on August 23, 2021, and the Pacific Fleet has already assembled its crew, which began training on October 5. The team will assist in completing the vessel alongside shipyard workers.
Fleet Expansion and Capabilities: steregushchiy-class corvette
The Grozny is the fifth Steregushchiy-class corvette built at the Amur shipyard and the ninth of its class overall. Once commissioned, it will join four existing vessels in the Pacific Fleet: Sovershenny, Gromkiy, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov, and Rezkiy. These ships are designed for multipurpose operations, including patrolling, anti-submarine warfare, and air defence.
The Steregushchiy-class corvettes feature stealth technology to minimize radar detection and are equipped with systems for engaging surface ships, submarines, and airborne threats. Their versatility also allows them to provide artillery support during amphibious operations.
Recent Developments and Challenges
The class has seen recent upgrades to address modern threats. In July, the Baltic Fleet’s Stoikiy corvette was fitted with additional machine guns, including 12.7 mm Kord and 7.62 mm PKM models, to improve protection against drone attacks. The Stoikiy, based in Baltiysk, Kaliningrad, has been involved in escort missions, including facilitating a Russian cargo ship’s journey to Syria’s Tartus port for refuelling at the Khmeimim air base.
However, the vulnerability of these vessels was exposed in June 2026 when the Boikiy corvette suffered severe damage from a Ukrainian drone strike while in dry dock at Kronstadt. Satellite images confirmed extensive fire damage to its superstructure after two drones hit the ship during routine maintenance.
Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina stated that the Grozny will join the fleet in the coming years. Before commissioning, the corvette must complete remaining construction work, undergo harbour and sea trials, and pass state testing. The launch underscores Russia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its naval presence in the Pacific region.
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