Sovremenny is a class of destroyer in the service of the Soviet Navy, and now the Russian Navy, with the main task of anti-surface ships, and capable of participating in close and long-range naval battles with superior capabilities. Currently, the Russian Navy has only 2 operating ships, Bystryy and Admiral Ushakov, while Nastoychivyy is undergoing overhaul. Sovremenny is also active in the Chinese Navy, with four ships.