Russian Navy Cancels Modernization of Kirov-Class Battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy Due to Cost

By ASR Newsdesk · 1 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC

The Russian Navy has officially canceled modernization plans for the Kirov-class nuclear battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy due to budget constraints and the ship's condition. A special commission decided against the upgrades, deeming them too costly compared to the sister ship Admiral Nakhimov's modernization. The Pyotr Velikiy will remain in service while its future, potentially including scrapping, is decided. The cancellation highlights ongoing budget limitations affecting the Russian Navy's surface fleet.