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Russia Unveils Stealth Nuclear Submarine Amid Tensions

11/6/2025

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Russia launched the Khabarovsk, a 135-meter nuclear submarine designed to carry the Poseidon torpedo.
The Poseidon system can travel long distances underwater and create radioactive tidal waves.
Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced the launch after a five-year delay.
Analysts say the submarine’s stealth makes it difficult to track, challenging Western militaries.
The launch comes amid heightened U.S.-Russia tensions and discussions about resuming nuclear tests.

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Russia launched the Khabarovsk, a 135-meter nuclear submarine designed to carry the Poseidon torpedo.
The Poseidon system can travel long distances underwater and create radioactive tidal waves.
Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced the launch after a five-year delay.
Analysts say the submarine’s stealth makes it difficult to track, challenging Western militaries.
The launch comes amid heightened U.S.-Russia tensions and discussions about resuming nuclear tests.