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February 25, 2026
Russia’s frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov conducts gun practice at Milan 2026 exercise
Russian sailors also practiced anti-submarine warfare missions and joint operations with carrier-based aircraft
TL;DR
- The Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate conducted live-fire drills in the Bay of Bengal as part of the Milan 2026 exercise.
- Drills included firing 100mm artillery and 30mm cannons, simulating combat against a towed target shield and aircraft.
- Russian sailors practiced anti-submarine warfare, joint operations with carrier-based aircraft, and mine-clearing simulations.
- Admiral Alexander Moiseyev stated the exercise promotes cooperation, peace, and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The Marshal Shaposhnikov is a modernized Project 1155 frigate equipped with Kalibr-NK and Uran strike missile systems.
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