While critics initially derided the Poseidon as a myth or a bluff, it’s clear now that Russia is deadly serious about putting this apocalyptic weapon into action. In February, a commercial imaging satellite detected the sub at the port of Severodinsk, with its bow-mounted Poseidon launch tubes wide open. With the torpedo and Poseidon now at close range, Poseidon must roll a D20 to determine whether the torpedo attack was a hit or a miss. The P-8A aircraft, operated by RAF Lossiemouth-based 120 Squadron, released a recoverable exercise variant of the Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo. This new weapon is described as an Intercontinental Nuclear-Powered Nuclear-Armed Autonomous Torpedo by the U.S. The Poseidon ( Russian:, 'Poseidon', NATO reporting name Kanyon ), previously known by Russian codename Status-6 ( Russian: -6 ), is an autonomous, nuclear-powered, and nuclear-armed unmanned underwater vehicle under development by Rubin Design Bureau, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads. The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF) multi-role Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) aircraft has achieved a new milestone with the successful release of a torpedo for the first time. Russia launched the first Belgorod-class sub in 2019, and is preparing to launch another this year. One of the possible weapons in the frame is the Poseidon mega-torpedo. Russia could also deploy the torpedoes in special capsules, where they would be activated remotely. 11 that Belgorod is being prepared for tests with the new weapon called Poseidon, a massive nuclear torpedo which is shot forward out of the front of. Each Belgorod-class submarine will carry six Poseidon torpedoes. Russian state media Izvestia reported on Feb. Two submarines will reportedly serve with the Atlantic-facing Northern Fleet, while two others will serve with the Pacific Fleet. Russia is reportedly building 30 Poseidon torpedoes, and will deploy them on four specially fitted submarines. According to Russian state media, the Poseidon will undergo further testing later this year.
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Western officials are reportedly concerned about the Poseidon, per CNN, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked his defense minister for an update on the weapon’s recent “key stage” tests. Photo credit: Oleg Kuleshov - Getty Images
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