Yasen-class nuclear submarine

Artists depiction of a Yasen-M submarine.

The Yasen-class nuclear submarine is the most current generation of operational nuclear powered and armed submarines in the Russian Navy.

The US Navy has admitted it cannot track Russia's newest ultra-quiet and stealthy Yasen-class nuclear missile submarines having lost track of the Yasen-class submarine Severodvinsk for weeks due to the fact its hull is made of non or low-magnetic steel, which either significantly reduces or eliminates the Severodvinsk’s magnetic signature.

The Yasen-class and its nuclear-capable missiles, including the Zircon nuclear hypersonic cruise missile which could destroy Washington, DC within five minutes if fired within 200 miles of the capital in a nuclear decapitation strike, could potentially destroy all three presidential emergency satchels, which are popularly referred to as the 'nuclear footballs' causing the US to lose launch control of the US nuclear triad for days..

Defense Feeds reported on the Yasen-M nuclear cruise missile submarines advanced stealth capabilities which far exceeds that of any nuclear missile submarine currently in the US Navy’s inventory.

With these capabilities, the Yasen-M-class submarine can traverse vast distances and position itself within striking range of its targets, all while remaining nearly invisible to enemy detection systems. This makes it an invaluable asset to Russia’s naval forces, providing them with a nearly invulnerable platform for launching precision strikes from beneath the waves.