Russian Navy to Expand Logistic Support Fleet

September 17, 2012

The Russian Navy plans over 100 new auxiliary ships by 2020 to satisfy the need for logistics support of its expanding combat fleet.

Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Dmitry Bulgakov said: “We have already signed a contract to buy five new auxiliary ships, and by the end of 2020 we plan to [have] purchase 96 vessels of this kind.

According to the general, the new vessels will feature full integration of logistics, technical and maintenance capabilities to ensure that each ship can perform a wide variety of missions, including firefighting and resupply of fuel, food, fresh water and munitions.

Russia’s current auxiliary fleet is ageing and lacks mobility and versatility as the majority of the ships can perform only a limited number of specific tasks, experts believe.

 

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