By the end of 2015, Russia's Black Sea Fleet will receive a Grigorovich-class frigate, two new improved Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines, and a handful of small Project 21631 missile corvettes.
Admiral Grigorovich class frigates (also known as Project 11356M) are based on a joint Indian-Russian endeavor. Admiral Grigorovich class frigates are very modern guided missile ships and they implement all the best Russia has in this class. The main armament consists of 8 cells for 3M54E Klub and 3M55 Oniks missiles. These missiles are capable of multi-vector attacks at supersonic speeds.
The newer Kilo advanced version are designated as Improved Kilo-class submarine in the west, and Project 636 Varshavyanka in Russia. The new subs have improved sonar and other improvements.
By 2016, six new Grigorovich-class frigates and six improved Kilo-class submarines will take positions in the Black Sea Fleet. In 2015, the fleet is expected to receive a handful of small Buyan-class missile corvettes, according to RIA.
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