Unconventional Russia
April 12 2019
The aft part of the Poseidon nuclear-powered torpedo is shown
in this screen capture from a video released by the Russian
Ministry of Defense. The area around the propeller has been
blurred out. The weapon, part of Moscow's growing nuclear
capabilities, is designed to travel very long distances to attack
coastal infrastructure, such as naval bases with a nuclear warhead.
Nations that believe they are falling behind in military power often turn to unconventional means to deter...
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