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The latest Borey class nuclear submarine of Russia, the Yury Dolgoruky, will undergo at least six more sea trials before it is inducted into the Russian Navy.
The submarine that will be armed with the new Bulava sea-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) had completed its first round of sea trials successfully in the White Sea on July 10.
"According to our estimates, the submarine still needs at least five or six sea trials before commissioning," said Anastasia Nikitinskaya.
Two other Borey class nuclear submarines, the Alexander Nevsky and the Vladimir Monomakh, are currently under construction at the Sevmash plant and are expected to be completed in 2009 and 2011.
According to navy officials, fourth-generation Borey class nuclear-powered submarines will form the core of Russia's fleet of modern strategic submarines, and will be deployed with Russia's Northern and Pacific fleets.
