Russia’s naval parade last week was all about sending a message to the West.

It occurred a few weeks after a British warship entered within 12 miles of the Crimean coast (Crimea being occupied by Russia since 2014). Vladimir Putin cited this operation as a “provocation.” So, during the parade spectacle, Putin made sure to tout Russia’s weapons modernization program. He unveiled a new Borei-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine. Six associated strike weapons are in development.