Russia's Poseidon Submarine Trials Begin | US News

Russia’s newest nuclear submarine, the Khabarovsk, has begun sea trials in the White Sea, designed to launch the feared Poseidon underwater drone—a “doomsday” weapon capable of unleashing a radioactive tsunami. This massive, 24-meter drone, with a 10,000-kilometer range and deep-diving ability, is meant as a survivable second-strike tool. Though construction started in 2014 and delayed multiple times, the sub is now expected to join Russia’s Pacific Fleet by late 2025, alongside a new facility for the Poseidon. The move intensifies global nuclear tensions, following Russia’s recent Poseidon test and its nuclear cruise missile demonstration—prompting the U.S. to resume nuclear weapons testing after years of pause. Crucially, these trials test the delivery system, not the weapon’s full operational status, leaving uncertainty over when this terrifying capability will be fully deployed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6e86d1c91ff3977