Defense Policy

Russia’s Nuclear Underwater Drone Test Signals Dire Threat to U.S. Security

By National Security Desk | October 29, 2025

As Russia boasts of its nuclear-powered underwater drone, the Poseidon, claiming it cannot be intercepted, the implications for American national security and global stability are profound—and deeply concerning.

In a chilling display of military bravado, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone—an unprecedented weapon designed to evade all known defenses. This announcement is not just a boast; it is a stark warning that Russia is aggressively advancing capabilities that threaten American sovereignty and our strategic deterrence framework.How Safe Are America’s Shores from This Emerging Threat?The Poseidon drone reportedly operates at unmatched depths and speeds powered by a compact nuclear reactor “100 times smaller” than those on submarines, with warhead power surpassing Russia’s top-tier ICBMs. The prospect of such a device detonating...

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