Arcturus-class submarine

{{Short description|Future Russian ballistic missile submarine class}}

The Arcturus class is a planned future replacement for the Russian {{sclass2|Borei|submarine|4}} of ballistic missile submarines. It was announced in 2022 and is designed by Rubin Design Bureau.{{cite web|url=https://asiatimes.com/2022/08/russias-next-gen-nuclear-sub-designed-for-arctic-war/|title=Russia's next-gen nuclear sub designed for Arctic war|first=Gabriel|last=Honrada|work=Asia Times|date=17 August 2022|accessdate=29 June 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://eurasiantimes.com/russia-unveils-next-gen-stealth-missile-submarine-concept-arktur/|title=Russia Unveils 'Super Stealthy' Ballistic Missile Submarine Concept At Arms Expo; Could Replace Borei-Class Subs|first= Sakshi |last=Tiwari|work=Eurasian Times|date=17 August 2022|accessdate=29 June 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/08/russia-reveals-radical-new-stealth-missile-submarine/|title=Russia Reveals Radical New Stealth Missile Submarine|date=16 August 2022|accessdate=29 June 2023}}

At the Army-2022 expo, the Rubin Design Bureau revealed a new ballistic missile submarine design, with an angled hull design, similar to the British {{sclass|Dreadnought|submarine|4}}, intended to make the submarine harder to detect. The submarine will also contain 12 missile tubes, and will be able to carry the Surrogat-V AUV, which is an anti-submarine warfare drone.{{Cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/08/russia-reveals-radical-new-stealth-missile-submarine/|title=Russia Reveals Radical New Stealth Missile Submarine|website=navalnews.com|date=16 August 2022|access-date=21 June 2023}} It will also have 20% less displacement compared to current ballistic missile submarines, with a planned crew of around 100 people, and being 134 meters in length.{{Cite web|url=https://flotprom.ru/2023/%D0%A0%D1%83%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BD1/|title=Глава ЦКБ МТ "Рубин" рассказал о революционной концепции подлодки "Арктур"|date=21 June 2023|website=flotprom.ru|language=ru}}

On 21 June 2023, the Rubin Design Bureau announced that the Arcturus class would begin replacing the Borei class from 2037 onwards.{{Cite web|url=https://ria.ru/20230621/podlodki-1879469485.html|title=В конструкторском бюро назвали сроки появления в ВМФ новых атомных подлодок|website=RIA|date=21 June 2023|language=ru}}