Navy Corvette Competition Slated For September

The Russian Defense Ministry will hold a competition next month for a new navy corvette to replace the Project 20380 class, RIA Novosti reports, citing shipbuilding sources.

The navy is seeking a mobile, fast-moving ship with a helicopter hangar and a distinct modular layout for weapons, according to the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Project 20380, involving the Steregushchiy class of ships, is designed to engage enemy surface ships, submarines and aircraft. It can also...