President Vladimir Putin claimed that Russia's Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drone is nearing operational deployment, following successful tests of the system, according to reports. The weapon is designed to travel long distances underwater and is said to exceed traditional missile capabilities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drone—a weapon designed to deliver a nuclear warhead via a long-range, unmanned underwater vehicle—is nearing operational deployment. The statement follows what Putin described as successful tests of the system. The Poseidon, first unveiled in 2018, is intended to evade missile defenses by traveling underwater and is considered a key component of Russia's strategic deterrent. The claim, reported by the OSINTdefender channel, has not been independently verified by official Russian sources. The development, if confirmed, would represent a significant milestone in Russia's strategic weapons program, which Putin has prioritized as a counter to U.S. missile defense systems.
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