Russia's Strategic Breakthrough: Poseidon Torpedo Test Success
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful testing of the Poseidon nuclear-powered autonomous torpedo. This formidable weapon could make coastal areas uninhabitable through radioactive ocean swells. The Poseidon's power surpasses Russia's existing Sarmat missile and is part of a response to U.S. missile defense strategies.
In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Wednesday that the Poseidon nuclear-powered super autonomous torpedo has been successfully tested. The Poseidon, capable of creating radioactive ocean swells to devastate coastal cities, poses a formidable enhancement to Russia's strategic military capabilities.
While details remain scarce, Putin emphasized the success of launching the torpedo with its nuclear power unit from a submarine. This test marks a critical milestone for Russian defense, with the Poseidon reportedly exceeding the capabilities of the Sarmat intercontinental missile, also known as Satan II.
This announcement comes on the heels of recent nuclear exercises and is viewed as a rebuttal to U.S. missile defense initiatives after the 2001 withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. The Poseidon, alongside the Burevestnik cruise missile, underscores Russia's strategic response to evolving global military alignments.