The Yasen and Yasen-M models of submarine are said to be both the most expensive and technically advanced in the Russian Navy. Kremlin.ru
Business Insider: Russia's newest submarines are 'on par with ours' and sailing closer to the US, top commanders say
* The head of US Northern Command and the Navy's top officer warned lawmakers about Russian submarines.
* US commanders have cited Russia's increasingly capable submarines as cause for concern.
* Those subs are also spending more time near US coasts, reflecting a growing risk to the homeland.
The US commander responsible for North America and the Navy's top officer warned lawmakers this month about Russia's increasingly capable and active submarines, which they say are operating closer to US shores.
Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck and Navy Adm. Michael Gilday are the latest officials to express concern about Russia's submarine fleet, which is smaller than its Soviet predecessor but has improved considerably in recent years.
Asked about threats "below the nuclear threshold" at a June 15 House Armed Services subcommittee hearing, VanHerck — who leads US Northern Command and NORAD — said Russia and China are "developing capabilities" below that threshold "to hold the homeland at risk."
"Those capabilities would include very quiet submarines," VanHerck said. "Russia just fielded their second Sev-class submarine, which is on par with ours."
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WNU Editor: So much for the media narrative that Russian subs are "loud".
