Overview
- Putin said the Poseidon was launched from a carrier submarine on Tuesday and that its nuclear power unit operated during the test for a period of time.
- He asserted the system cannot be intercepted and claimed its destructive power exceeds Russia’s Sarmat intercontinental missile.
- U.S. and NATO authorities have not confirmed the trial, and the Pentagon declined to comment as public technical details remain sparse.
- Officials and analysts describe Poseidon as an autonomous, nuclear-powered torpedo capable of traveling long distances and potentially generating radioactive tsunamis against coastal targets.
- The disclosure comes days after Russia showcased a Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile flight during Oct. 21 drills, drawing criticism from President Trump and renewing arms-control and safety concerns.