Russia's Aircraft Carrier Transformed Into A Missile Farm

"Admiral Kuznetsov: Russia's Aircraft Carrier Turned into a 'Missile Farm'"
Explains how the Russian carrier's primary role has shifted from its traditional role as an aircraft carrier to a platform that relies more on missiles than fighter aircraft.
Originally designed to support and operate fighters such as the Sukhoi Su-33 and Mikoyan MiG-29K, the Admiral Kuznetsov has undergone significant transformations over time and with limited Russian resources. Today, the ship is better known as the ‘Missile Farm’, a term that reflects its greater focus on the ability to carry and launch a variety of missiles rather than fighter operations.
The transformation is a response to a variety of factors, including budget constraints for the maintenance and modernization of Russia’s fleet, as well as changes in the country’s maritime defense strategy. Admiral Kuznetsov has been expanded to carry and launch anti-ship, anti-aircraft, and cruise missiles, all of which are integral to Russia’s defense strategy and power projection on the global oceans.
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