Putin Unveils ‘Poseidon’ — Russia’s New Doomsday Nuclear Torpedo
- By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Moscow
- Oct 29, 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that his country has successfully tested a new-generation nuclear weapon — the Poseidon nuclear torpedo, capable of triggering massive radioactive waves across oceans and rendering coastal cities uninhabitable for decades.
The announcement came during a meeting on Tuesday with soldiers wounded in the Ukraine war. Putin said the torpedo represents a breakthrough in Russia’s defense technology and asserted, “There is no other weapon like it in the world.”
An Autonomous, Nuclear-Powered Underwater Weapon
Poseidon is launched from a submarine and is designed to operate autonomously. Unlike conventional weapons, it carries its own nuclear reactor, giving it virtually unlimited range and the ability to remain submerged for extended periods without refueling.
According to Putin, the weapon’s destructive power surpasses even that of Sarmat, Russia’s most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile. Experts describe Poseidon as a post-apocalyptic weapon, capable of producing tsunami-like radioactive waves upon detonation underwater.
Strategic Response to the West
Putin emphasized that Poseidon’s development was a direct response to the United States and NATO, accusing Washington of breaking historic arms control agreements and pushing the alliance’s boundaries into Eastern Europe.
“Russia was forced to ensure its own security through new technologies,” he said, underlining Moscow’s resolve to maintain what it calls strategic parity.
Inspired by the God of the Sea
The weapon’s name, Poseidon, draws from Greek mythology — the god of the sea, earthquakes, and storms. The name, analysts note, symbolizes both the torpedo’s oceanic reach and its potential to unleash catastrophic natural-like destruction.
Russia’s work on Poseidon first came to light in 2016, with Putin publicly confirming its existence two years later. Military experts say its recent test marks a key milestone in Russia’s bid to develop “second-strike” nuclear capabilities.
Second Breakthrough in a Week
The successful Poseidon test follows another major Russian defense milestone. On October 21, Moscow reportedly tested the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik (9M730) — a missile claimed to have an unlimited flight range and the ability to evade modern air defense systems.
Like Poseidon, the Burevestnik uses a miniaturized nuclear reactor instead of conventional fuel, making it a formidable addition to Russia’s growing arsenal of strategic weapons.
Global Implications
While the Kremlin hails Poseidon as a technological triumph, Western analysts are voicing concerns about its potential impact on global stability. The weapon blurs the line between deterrence and doomsday, with its capacity to cause long-term environmental devastation.
Defense observers note that the Poseidon test underscores Moscow’s message: Russia remains a nuclear superpower capable of reshaping the balance of strategic deterrence.