Yuri Ivanov

The Yuri Ivanov (Project 18280) is a specialized Russian intelligence collection ship designed for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare. It is equipped with advanced surveillance systems to intercept communications and monitor missile defense networks. The vessel serves as a key asset for fleet-level command and electronic reconnaissance.

Developed by the Iceberg Central Design Bureau, construction on the lead ship Yuri Ivanov began in 2004 at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg. Following significant delays, the vessel was launched in 2013 and officially commissioned into the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet in July 2015. A second ship of the class, Ivan Khurs, joined the Black Sea Fleet in 2018. Both vessels remain active, primarily tasked with monitoring NATO naval activities and missile defense installations.