Russia's Poseidon: Inside the Nuclear-Powered Underwater Drone Putin Claims Is Unmatched Globally

Oct 30, 2025 12:41 am CST

Russia has successfully tested its Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone, with President Putin claiming the weapon is uninterceptable, can reach any continent, and has no global equivalent. This test follows another recent demonstration of Russia's Burevestnik nuclear cruise missile, further escalating tensions with the US as Trump urges Putin to focus on ending the Ukraine war instead of developing new weapons systems.