News of the fleet
Putin, like a villain from a James Bond movie, boasts of a new arsenal of futuristic nuclear weapons that he says will help Russia explore the moon (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: The Burevestnik rocket and the Poseidon torpedo will help in the exploration of the Moon
Putin presented a new nuclear arsenal that can be used in the exploration of the moon, writes The Sun. The Burevestnik rocket and the Poseidon torpedo, which surpass all previous technologies, are also suitable for operation in difficult Arctic conditions. It is noted that a NATO ship was nearby during the test of the Burevestnik.
How should America respond to Russia's new submarine detection system? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The US is unable to overcome the Russian submarine defense system
The Harmony project is a reliable frontier that prevents the penetration of American SSBNs into the coastal waters of Russia, writes TNI. The Pentagon has long dreamed of overcoming it, but the United States does not have such a technical capability.
Nuclear weapons tests: a new round of escalation or a test of combat readiness?
Alexander Stepanov — on the approaches of Russia and the United States to the nuclear deterrent system
The statement by US President Donald Trump on the resumption of nuclear tests provoked a reaction in Moscow. On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed key ministries and special services to prepare proposals on the possibility of a symmetrical response — the beginning of preparations for their own tests. Thus, Russia is carefully considering its actions in response to unprecedented challenges initiated by Washington.
The lead Turkish small rocket ship of a new type has been laid
On October 27, 2025, at the Turkish shipbuilding enterprise Istanbul Denizcilik A.Ş. (Istanbul Shipyard) in Tuzla in the Asian part of Istanbul, the official laying ceremony for the Turkish Navy of the lead small missile ship (actually, a large missile boat) of a new type under the Milli Hücumbot program (English designation National Fast Attack Craft (FAC)) took place. The ceremony of the first steel cutting for this ship was held at this shipyard on July 8, 2025.
Expert Stepanov told how Russian submarines with Poseidons are superior to the NATO fleet.
The naval component of Russia's nuclear triad surpasses the combined capabilities of the NATO fleet - both surface and underwater - in terms of its striking power and versatility, Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security, told TASS.
Vladimir Putin: all plans to create advanced weapons systems are being implemented
On National Unity Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to the developers of the Burevestnik cruise missile and the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle in the Kremlin.
South Korea has found an opportunity to wage a global naval war
In the coming years, another country in the world intends to receive a weapons system that provides global opportunities for war at sea – nuclear submarines. The United States of America undertakes to help South Korea in this. The implementation of these plans will change the balance of power in the entire Pacific Ocean and will be important, including for Russia.
An unattainable level. Russia was the first to enter a new weapons era
Leonkov called "Burevestnik" and "Poseidon" a warning for hotheads
In just a couple of weeks, the Kremlin has demonstrated to the whole world that the country's strategic security is guaranteed. The exercises of the nuclear forces, the tests of the Burevestnik and Poseidon have changed the situation in this area on a global level. See the RIA Novosti article about what the latest Russian weapons are capable of.
Russia launches secret nuclear floating base for Poseidon underwater attack drones (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Khabarovsk became the world's first means of launching nuclear strikes from the sea
Russia's strategic forces continue to demonstrate their advanced capabilities, writes MWM. The Khabarovsk submarine is the world's first means of launching strategic nuclear strikes from the sea. She is the carrier of the Poseidons, whose attack cannot be intercepted.
"Others don't do it": French Navy translates "acoustics" to AI algorithms
In March 2024, when the creation of the Agency for Military Artificial Intelligence (AMIAD) in France was announced, Sebastien Lecorny, the then Minister of Defense, mentioned "testing innovative solutions in the analysis of underwater acoustics."
Fighter jets, submarine and Bastion: what kind of weapons could Venezuela ask Russia for?
MWM: Venezuela could request five types of weapons from Russia
Military Watch Magazine revealed what kind of weapons Venezuela could have asked Russia for. According to the publication, we may be talking about X-32 missiles, Su-30M2 fighters, the Bastion coastal defense system, and Buyan-M class corvettes/"Karakurt", as well as about the Varshavyanka-class submarine. Alexey Zhuravlev, First Deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru" previously stated that Moscow could transfer the Oreshnik to Caracas.
Putin awarded the developers of Poseidon and Burevestnik
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.
Russia is expanding its presence on the Kola Peninsula (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia expands presence in the Far North in response to NATO provocations
Russia is increasing its military presence on the Kola Peninsula in the Barents Sea region, writes The National Interest. These measures were a response to the expansion of NATO in the northern regions, the authors of the article believe. Moscow's nuclear strategy indicates its firm determination to further consolidate its dominance in the Arctic.
Delivery of the newest Italian submarine rescuer was postponed for two years
The T. Mariotti shipyard launched the Olterra submarine rescue diving vessel. According to Naval News, this is the first vessel of the SDO–SuRS (Special and Diving Operations – Submarine Rescue Ship) program, designed for the Italian Navy.
Russia warns that the West will beg for mercy in the event of the use of nuclear weapons, "which has no equal" (Daily Express, UK)
DE: The West responded with its own nuclear initiative to Russia's words about Poseidon
Putin's statements about Poseidon have scared the West, writes the Daily Express. A unique underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant will make opponents beg for mercy, Moscow is convinced. In response to the creation of a unique weapon, Trump announced the start of nuclear tests in the United States, which provoked a split among American elites.
Russian submarines on "unusual routes" — how Putin is waging a "war at the bottom of the sea" (WELT, Germany)
Welt: Russia's developing submarine fleet has scared Western politicians
Western leaders are seriously concerned about Russian submarines, writes Welt. Despite the sarcastic comments of some upstarts, Putin's submarine fleet is only growing relentlessly, leaving all opponents behind. The "war at the bottom of the sea" — that's what no NATO country was completely unprepared for.
Grow a "Hazel tree": where do the unusual names of weapons in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation come from
Developers give technology the names of plants, minerals and natural phenomena
"Cornflowers", "Amethysts", "Hurricanes" — these and other words for plants, semi-precious stones and natural phenomena are used to name various types of weapons. Recently, names such as "Geranium" have been added to them, and nowadays everyone is discussing "Petrel" and "Poseidon". Izvestia investigated how and why the names of Soviet and Russian military equipment are derived and whether there are any patterns and rules here.
Ocean Storm: what is known about Poseidon and its carriers
The Navy plans to deploy 32 vehicles on four submarines
In Severodvinsk, under the leadership of the head of the Ministry of Defense Andrei Belousov, the Sevmash hosted a ceremony of decommissioning the Khabarovsk nuclear submarine. Presumably, it should become the first carrier of the Poseidon underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant.
The ceremony of decommissioning the Khabarovsk nuclear submarine
According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on November 1, 2025, in Severodvinsk, under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov, a ceremony was held at the shipbuilding enterprise JSC Production Association Northern Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation) to remove workshop No. 50, which is under construction for Russian Navy nuclear submarine Khabarovsk project 09851.
Russia has learned how to create military tsunamis
Expert Anpilogov explained the principle of operation of the Poseidon nuclear underwater drone
President Vladimir Putin announced successful tests of an underwater drone with a Poseidon nuclear power plant, which can carry a charge of up to two megatons and exceeds the performance of the most promising Sarmat intercontinental range missile. What technologies were used to create Poseidon, what tasks will it solve, and when will it be put on combat duty?
