Russia’s Admiral Golovko frigate sets sail for long-distance deployment — Northern Fleet

The Russian Navy's Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Golovko, equipped with Zircon hypersonic missiles, has departed Severomorsk for a long-distance deployment in the Atlantic. The crew will conduct naval presence and flag-showing missions in key ocean areas over several months. Commissioned in late 2023, the frigate has participated in multiple exercises, including historic hypersonic missile launches in 2025.