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Putin Unveils Poseidon Torpedo, Heightening Nuclear Tensions

10/29/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered torpedo, a long-range underwater drone.
The weapon is described as capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and bypassing U.S. missile defenses.
Analysts view Poseidon as a strategic deterrent amid strained U.S.-Russia relations over Ukraine.
The test raises concerns about nuclear safety and arms control and could prompt policy shifts by the United States and NATO.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered torpedo, a long-range underwater drone.
The weapon is described as capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and bypassing U.S. missile defenses.
Analysts view Poseidon as a strategic deterrent amid strained U.S.-Russia relations over Ukraine.
The test raises concerns about nuclear safety and arms control and could prompt policy shifts by the United States and NATO.