# Russia Perm submarine with Zircon missiles > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-perm-submarine-with-zircon-missiles > Updated: 2026-07-31T19:01:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Russia confirmed that the new Perm‑class nuclear attack submarine will be commissioned by the end of 2026. Built at the Sevmash shipyard and launched in March 2025, the 130‑metre vessel displaces about 13,800 tonnes and carries a crew of roughly 64. It is the first Russian submarine designed from the outset to launch the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, with eight vertical launch tubes capable of holding up to four missiles each, or alternative Onyx or Kalibr missiles. Admiral Alexander Moiseev, commander‑in‑chief of the Russian Navy, said the Perm will join the Pacific fleet and noted that the Navy has already introduced 20 new ships, vessels and boats this year, with plans for 21 more. The submarine’s stealth, deep‑water launch capability and hypersonic speed are seen as a significant boost to Russia’s under‑sea deterrent and could affect the strategic balance in the Indo‑Pacific region. The induction was highlighted by President Vladimir Putin as strengthening the naval leg of Russia’s nuclear triad, alongside progress on the nuclear‑capable Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Russia's Perm Submarine to Carry Hypersonic Zircon Missiles by 2026 Russia's new Perm nuclear submarine, entering service by 2026, will be the first to launch hypersonic Zircon missiles from a stealth platform, raising concerns for U.S. naval defenses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russias-perm-submarine-to-carry-hypersonic-zircon-missiles-by-2026 ### 2026-07-27: Russia to commission Perm nuclear submarine with Zircon missiles Russia will commission the Perm-class nuclear submarine, a 130‑metre, 13,800‑ton vessel capable of firing Zircon hypersonic missiles, by year‑end 2026, expanding its naval nuclear triad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-to-commission-perm-nuclear-submarine-with-zircon-missiles --- Cite as: Russia Perm submarine with Zircon missiles. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russia-perm-submarine-with-zircon-missiles