Russian Navy to Receive Over 40 Ships in 2016 - Defense Minister

According to the Russian defense minister, Russia's Navy will receive over 40 ships in 2016.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia's Navy is set to receive a total of 12 battleships, eight combat boats and 23 auxiliary ships in 2016, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Monday.

"It is planned that the Navy will receive 12 battleships, eight combat boats and 23 auxiliary ships this year," Shoigu said.