Moscow: Russian President Vladimir putin has confirmed that Russia successfully tested the Poseidon nuclear-capable super torpedo, describing the operation as a “major technological success.” The announcement was made on Wednesday during Putin’s meeting with wounded soldiers at a Moscow hospital.
What Is the Poseidon Super Torpedo?
The Poseidon is an autonomous underwater weapon system, often referred to as a “doomsday torpedo.” Designed for strategic nuclear deterrence, it can generate massive radioactive ocean swells, rendering vast coastal areas uninhabitable. While specific details remain classified, both U.S. and Russian sources agree that Poseidon represents a new category of nuclear retaliatory weapons.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous nuclear-capable underwater torpedo |
| Power Source | Nuclear-powered propulsion system |
| Potential Impact | Generates radioactive ocean waves, can devastate coastal cities |
| Comparable Weapon | More powerful than Sarmat (Satan II) ICBM |
| Primary Purpose | Strategic deterrence and response to NATO defense systems |
Putin’s Remarks on the Test
President Putin revealed that the Poseidon test was conducted on Tuesday, noting that the system’s nuclear power unit was successfully activated for the first time. He emphasized, “For the first time, we managed to launch the nuclear power unit on which this device passed a certain amount of time. This is unlike anything else.”
Putin praised the development, calling it a “huge success” and highlighting that the Poseidon’s destructive potential far exceeds even the capabilities of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), known in NATO terminology as the “SS-X-29” or “Satan II.”
Recent Nuclear Developments in Russia
This latest test follows a series of Russian nuclear demonstrations. Just last week, Putin oversaw a nuclear launch drill and announced on Sunday that Russia had successfully tested its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile-a weapon Moscow claims can bypass any missile defense system.
Geopolitical Context
Since first unveiling the Poseidon and Burevestnik systems in 2018, Putin has positioned these weapons as Russia’s strategic response to the U.S. withdrawal from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty and the subsequent NATO expansion. Moscow views these developments as direct threats to its National Security, prompting renewed investment in advanced nuclear deterrence technologies.
Defense analysts suggest that the Poseidon test sends a powerful geopolitical message amid the ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions on Russia.
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