The Russian Navy will get improved Borei-II-class strategic nuclear submarine Knyaz Vladimir in 2019. The submarine will undergo a wide range of trials before delivery.
The vessel was laid down in 2012 and floated out on 17 November 2017. Knyaz Vladimir is the first Borei II-class (also designated Borei-A) nuclear-powered submarine being built under the modernized Project 955A program.