Putin’s latest nuclear submarine launch threatens American coastal cities with unstoppable “doomsday” torpedoes designed to evade all existing U.S. missile defense systems.
Story Highlights
- Russia unveils Kabarovsk submarine carrying multiple Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drones
- Poseidon torpedoes can travel intercontinental distances autonomously, bypassing traditional missile defenses
- System represents Putin’s direct response to U.S. missile defense advances since 2002
- At least two Russian submarines now operational with “doomsday” weapon capability
Putin’s Nuclear Chess Move Against America
Vladimir Putin announced successful testing of Russia’s Poseidon nuclear torpedo system alongside the launch of the Kabarovsk submarine in October 2025. This autonomous underwater drone represents a strategic end-run around America’s missile defense investments, capable of delivering nuclear warheads to coastal targets thousands of miles away. The Russian Defense Ministry claims this system ensures their ability to protect national interests globally, directly challenging American naval supremacy.
Putin flaunts Russia's new nuclear submarine capable of firing ‘doomsday’ Poseidon torpedoes.
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Decade-Long Development Targets U.S. Defense Systems
The Poseidon project emerged after America’s 2002 withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, when Russia recognized traditional intercontinental ballistic missiles faced new defensive challenges. First glimpsed publicly in 2015, the Status-6 program evolved through systematic testing phases, with Putin officially announcing the weapon in 2018. The Russian Navy planned procurement of at least 30 Poseidon drones by 2019, demonstrating long-term commitment to this underwater nuclear capability.
Submarine Fleet Expansion Multiplies Threat
The Kabarovsk joins the Belgorod submarine, which entered service in 2022, creating a two-vessel fleet capable of deploying multiple Poseidon drones simultaneously. Each submarine can carry several autonomous nuclear torpedoes, exponentially increasing Russia’s second-strike capability against American coastal infrastructure. The Rubin Design Bureau specifically engineered these vessels as dedicated carriers for the Poseidon system, unlike converted ballistic missile submarines used by previous generations.
Western intelligence agencies struggle to verify operational readiness numbers, though Russian officials describe the weapons as fully manufactured and deployment-ready. This uncertainty itself serves Putin’s strategic messaging, forcing American defense planners to assume worst-case scenarios when allocating anti-submarine warfare resources.
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Arms Control Framework Under Direct Attack
Arms control experts warn the Poseidon system fundamentally undermines existing nuclear deterrence frameworks that have maintained global stability since the Cold War. Unlike traditional nuclear delivery systems covered by strategic arms limitation treaties, these autonomous underwater drones operate in legal and tactical gray areas. The weapon’s ability to loiter underwater for extended periods before striking targets complicates verification protocols essential to arms control agreements.
The psychological impact on American coastal populations represents an additional strategic victory for Putin, who leverages fear of unstoppable “doomsday” weapons to pressure U.S. foreign policy decisions without firing a shot.
Sources:
Status-6 Oceanic Multipurpose System – Wikipedia
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-launches-new-nuclear-submarine-carrier-of-doomsday-drone/article70233316.ece
