When Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia has successfully tested two new nuclear-powered weapons -- the Poseidon underwater drone and the Burevestnik cruise missile -- the world crossed another line few seemed to notice. Together, these weapons represent a new class of doomsday technology designed not merely to defend Russia, but to terrify the world. Their purpose is psychological as much as physical: to remind humanity that nuclear annihilation remains just one decision away. These tests aren't just military milestones. They are warnings -- ominous indicators of a world growing less stable, less predictable, and more willing to play with apocalyptic fire.
The "Flying Chernobyl" - A missile that never lands
The Burevestnik, or "Storm Petrel," looks like a conventional cruise missile on the outside -- but that's where the similarity ends. Inside, it carries a miniature nuclear reactor that can keep it flying for weeks or even months without refueling. That means it could circle the globe indefinitely, waiting for the order to strike, attacking from any direction at any time.
Unlike conventional missiles that burn fuel and run out of range, this one could theoretically fly forever. It launches with a small booster and then switches to its nuclear-powered engine, heating incoming air through the reactor to sustain propulsion. Reports claim the missile traveled over 14,000 kilometers during its latest test -- an unimaginable feat in the missile world.
Poseidon - The monster beneath the sea
If the Burevestnik dominates the skies, Poseidon haunts the ocean depths. Described as an autonomous, nuclear-powered torpedo, Poseidon is said to be over 60 feet long -- the size of a small submarine -- and capable of reaching speeds up to 115 mph under water. But it's not speed that makes it terrifying. It's the mission. Poseidon is designed to carry a massive nuclear warhead capable of creating a radioactive tidal wave hundreds of feet high, potentially wiping out entire coastal cities and rendering them uninhabitable for decades.
Imagine a weapon that could silently traverse the ocean floor, undetected, and detonate near the coastline of any major nation. The resulting radioactive tsunami wouldn't just kill millions -- it would poison harbors, destroy economies, and devastate the global environment. It's not just a missile or torpedo; it's an engineered apocalypse. (Ed note: A somewhat long, but very interesting article from Prophecy News Watch, PNW.) (Read More)
