This paper by Alexey D Muraviev reviews trends in RUSPAC force modernisation, operational activities and engagement. It concludes with a reflection on potential implications for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and allied navies in the Indo-Pacific. Moscow is increasingly concerned by Australia’s intent to acquire a long-range nuclear-powered submarine attack capability. Australia’s commitment to the US, UK security cooperative framework (AUKUS) is also of strategic concern for Moscow. These factors might push Russian naval command to reconsider its threat assessment of the RAN.
Moscow's Pacific Trident (1.29 MB)
