MURMANSK, March 28. /TASS/. The floating out of the Perm nuclear submarine, armed with Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles, is a milestone in the development of the Russian Navy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the ceremony.

In his address, Putin described the launch of the fifth sub in the Yasen-M project as "a milestone event."

"It is supposed to enter service with the Russian Navy and to start performing its combat tasks next year," the president added.

"Yasen-M-class submarines are equipped with modern navigation, communication and hydroacoustic systems. They carry high-precision weapons and are fitted with robotic equipment," the Russian supreme commander-in-chief said. "The Perm has become the first multipurpose submarine to carry Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles."

He thanked those who designed and built the submarine for their "scrupulous and high-quality work.".