By Admin 
In recent years, Russia has presented one very dangerous weapon to the world one after the other – the air-to-air nuclear powered cruise missile Burevestnik, the undersea attack Poseidon underwater drone and the new nuclear submarine Khabarovsk built to carry them. Russia has launched Khabarovsk only on November 2. In fact, as per Russia’s claim, these systems have the capability to cause long range and massive destruction. Now the question is what is Russia’s real intention with all this and what is its long game.
Burevestnik – ‘unlimited range’ missile
Russia claims that the Burevestnik (SSC-X-9 / Skyfall) is a nuclear reactor-powered cruise missile, which does not have to worry about running out of fuel. According to reports, despite looking small, it can carry warheads of large size (up to about 40 megatons) and tries to avoid radar by flying near the sea surface. Russia has said it was tested in 2024 and is being fielded in 2025; Russia claims that this missile can reach very far.
Poseidon – Undersea ‘Doomsday’ Machine
Poseidon is said to be a nuclear-powered unmanned underwater vehicle. According to Russia’s claims, it can carry a nuclear warhead of up to 100 megatons, can dive to great depths and can travel for thousands of kilometers. Russia said that its successful test took place on 5 November 2024 and it will be brought into service soon. Poseidon is said to cause tsunami-like destruction on large coasts, hence it is also called ‘Doomsday Weapon’.
Khabarovsk submarine – Poseidon career
On 2 November 2025, Russia launched a new nuclear submarine named Khabarovsk (Project 09851). This submarine is specially made to carry the Poseidon drone and drop it in the open ocean. According to Russia, it can house 6–8 Poseidons and will be ready for full deployment by 2027. Russia says that this submarine will keep Poseidon safe and hidden, which will further increase strategic reach.
What is Russia’s real plan?
According to analysts, Russia wants to achieve several objectives through these weapons – to intimidate NATO and the West so that they do not enter into direct conflict; enhancing asymmetric strategic capabilities to hide our weaknesses in conventional combat; To acquire the ability to launch rapid and unexpected attacks on enemy shores from sea and open ocean; And to guarantee retaliation by strengthening its nuclear triad (land-air-sea). Along with this, it is also being considered as a step to give strategic pressure and diplomatic edge.
Experts’ warnings and international impact
Many security experts warn that the presence of these ‘highly destructive’ weapons could increase global tensions and nuclear risks. Mistake, technical fault or misunderstanding can cause a major accident. At the same time, Russia calls these defensive steps and says that its objective is not any aggression but to ensure the security of the country.