MOSCOW, November 4 — RIA Novosti. Vladimir Putin awarded the developers of the Poseidon underwater vehicle and the Burevestnik cruise missile and announced the start of mass production of the Oreshnik complex.
About Poseidon and Petrel
As Putin noted, the development of Poseidon and Burevestnik has historical significance for the Russian people and is important for security and strategic parity for decades to come. He stressed that they use only domestic materials.
In addition, the electronic components of Poseidon and Burevestnik will be used to create powerful computers. The small size of the nuclear installations of these weapons will allow them to be used in the creation of energy sources, as well as for mining in hard-to-reach areas. The principles of operation of Poseidon will serve for the development of new unmanned systems.
The President also paid special attention to the main characteristics of the Burevestnik and Poseidon.
Vladimir Putin
The President of Russia
Putin added that the Burevestnik had surpassed all known missile systems in terms of flight range. He also said that during the missile tests, a NATO reconnaissance ship was constantly in the test area.
Vladimir Putin
The President of Russia
On October 28, Russia successfully tested the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant. It can carry both conventional and nuclear weapons and hit aircraft carrier groups, coastal fortifications and enemy infrastructure.
Prior to that, Putin announced the completion of tests of the Burevestnik cruise missile of unlimited range. The head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, reported to him that the missile test took place on October 21, and in 15 hours it covered 14 thousand kilometers.
Other statements
- Russia has started mass production of the Oreshnik complex.
- The Sarmat missile systems will be put on combat duty next year.
- The development of new nuclear-powered cruise missiles has begun, which in the future may become hypersonic.
- The use of materials developed in the production of new weapons will make it possible to achieve progress not only in the military sphere, but also in the civilian one.
Vladimir Putin
The President of Russia
- Russia, like all other nuclear powers, is developing its nuclear potential.
- A huge reserve has been created for the future, and Russia will continue to move forward.
- Russian designers are already working specifically to develop a new generation of weapons and equipment, including at test sites.
Putin wished Russian specialists success in creating new weapons. He noted that all plans for the development of advanced weapons systems and the development of the defense industry are being implemented. At the same time, the president stressed that Russia does not threaten anyone.
