Russian Navy frigate to test-fire weapon systems in Sea of Japan after upgrade

During its upgrade, the Project 1155 large anti-submarine warfare ship Marshal Shaposhnikov was converted into a multi-purpose frigate. The Pacific Fleet’s modernized frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has entered the Sea of Japan to test its missile and artillery armament, the press office of the Dalzavod Shipyard announced on Tuesday. “The frigate will practice drop tests from missile systems to check the strength of the reinforcement of launchers and ensure the weapons’ secure storage aboard,” the press office said in a statement. During the shipbuilders’ sea trials, missile firings against naval and coastal targets are planned along with anti-aircraft artillery fire to…