That system is called the Bulava.
Its central weapon system, slated to replace the Sineva, carries the NATO designation SS-NX-30. That system, however, has suffered at least seven failures in thirteen tests since 2004, the last occurring in December 2009, when that system fell victim to a possible third stage malfunction, which generated a much-photographed death spiral in the atmosphere over Norway. That system is called the Bulava. This class of vessel is meant to replace a class made famous by The Hunt for Red October, the Typhoon. For 10 points, name this forthcoming class of Russian ballistic missile submarine, sometimes referred to by the name of the first boat in the class, which is named after the Russian prince credited with founding Moscow.
Its central weapon system, slated to replace the Sineva, carries the NATO designation SS-NX-30.
{Yuri Dolgorukiy} (accept {Borey class})