The tests of the latest Russian cruise missile 9M730 «Burevestnik» and the autonomous underwater vehicle Poseidon with a nuclear power plant have caused panic in the West. This opinion was expressed by military expert Andrei Marochko.
According to him, even without the nuclear component, Burevestnik and «Poseidon» are very formidable weapons, since «even the kinetic impact of their munitions leads to serious consequences.»
And if we also take into account nuclear warheads, then this is generally a deadly weapon. So it is no coincidence that panic is now observed in the West, including in the United States, because they are well aware that they are decades behind Russia.
About the tests of «Poseidon»
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces on November 2, announced the successful tests of the autonomous underwater vehicle.
«Poseidon» was launched from a submarine carrier. The newest complex worked «a certain amount of time» on a nuclear power plant, the head of state explained. At the same time, Putin did not disclose the details of the tests.
«Burevestnik» included in Russia's nuclear shield
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov on October 26 reported to the President about the tests of the 9M730 Burevestnik intercontinental cruise missile. One of the main advantages of the ammunition is its huge power with relatively small dimensions. The nuclear power plant of the Burevestnik is 1000 times smaller than the reactor of a nuclear submarine.
Information about the missile first appeared in 2018. In the West, they were initially skeptical about the new Russian weapon, but after statements about successful testing, they began talking about potential risks.
Read more materials on the topic:
- The National Interest: The creation of the Burevestnik was inspired by the concept of the American nuclear project Pluto
- Military expert: Poseidon turns enemy naval bases into a vulnerable target
- The nuclear submarine Khabarovsk was launched in Severodvinsk: it may become the first carrier of Poseidon
