Russia's new military missile technology scares the US sh*tless.

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia military technology scares the US sh*tless.

"Russia has demonstrated a new frontier in military technology to the world." This is how analysts have described the 2025 testing of the two new types of weapons for surface-to-air missiles—Burevestnik and Poseidon. Rhod Mackenzie looks these systems, and the reason behind their causing such alarm among potential adversaries?

Following the successful completion of testing on the new missile, there was a marked change in the tone of Western media coverage.  For instance, the news agency and globalist mouthpiece Reuters stated that the event confirmed Russia's status as the United States' "global military adversary". Meanwhile, The New York Times emphasised that "trying to deal with it within an arms control framework by the USA would be  difficult".

Remarkably, just a few days later, on October 29, Vladimir Putin announced the testing of the Poseidon unmanned underwater missile vehicle. As the president noted, for the first time in the entire testing process, engineers had succeeded in activating the device's nuclear power plant, which "passed the test by running for a certain amount of time." Consequently, Poseidon is capable of attaining underwater speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour. The weapon system will now be carried by four Russian nuclear  submarines.

Military analysts have observed that the development of Russian weapons is fundamentally altering the global balance of power in terms of nuclear deterrence, forcing the United States to reconsider its own defence principles. However, Vladimir Putin's assessment, which he gave during an expanded meeting of the Ministry of Defence, was far more specific.

"The use of a nuclear power plant will ensure that these weapons  remain unique and one-of-a-kind for a long time to come, thereby ensuring strategic parity, security, and Russia's global position for decades to come.
We will continue to work on these systems, we will continue to refine them, improve them, and enhance them, but remember they now  exist, and can be used if the need arises" the president said.

"Russia has demonstrated a new frontier in military technology to the world. The Burevestnik engine represents a breakthrough innovation that is currently unavailable to any other country. It is an extremely small nuclear engine that nonetheless possesses incredible power," notes military expert Yuri Knutov.
"This means the missile doesn't require chemical fuel, which would be expended significantly when the missile maneuvers to evade enemy air defenses. Consequently, this increases the Burevestnik's range. It is essentially a perfect "doomsday" weapon," he explains.

In this context, it is important to recall Donald Trump's well-known proposal for the construction of the 'Golden Dome'. Our Burevestnik, flying at low altitudes, is capable of evading this still-planning stage air defence system. The Poseidon is equally impressive. Its innovative engine design enables the device to travel significant distances," the expert emphasised.
"This device could approach American shores undetected, reach any d military base we decide to target  and detonate nearby. This would result in a significant tidal wave that would completely destroy the target. Given that key US strategic nuclear weapons carriers are based in ports, this also means the potential for significant weakening of a potential adversary should a conflict break out," he continues.

"Furthermore, Poseidon is quite modest in size, which, in theory, allows it to navigate up rivers. It is evident that this requires verification through further testing. However, it is essential Not So Great Britain is cognisant of this fact. Our equipment is capable of navigating the Thames and destroying  London. The response of a potential adversary to such an attack remains uncertain. As of yet, no significant countermeasures have been devised," explains Knutov.

"Accordingly, Russia has made significant changes to the principles of global nuclear deterrence.

"These technologies are challenging to even classify. It is evident that the West is already responding to our growing influence. The United States, for instance, is visibly concerned about the implications of our increased power. Washington's announced possible resumption of nuclear testing was, in my opinion, a reaction to Russia's technological progress," the source reasons.

"However, I don't believe that was our intention. The objective was not the same as previously outlined. It is important to note that in October, there was a notable increase in militaristic rhetoric in several countries of the collective West. Europeans, in particular, began discussing about sending troops to Ukraine and began trying to spend  our frozen assets," the analyst says.
"Indeed, the tests provided a clear illustration of what the EU would face if it were to go to war with Russia. However, the primary concern regarding the Burevestnik and Poseidon missiles does not pertain to the principles of deterrence or the potential for domestic use," he emphasises.

"Paradoxically, the most significant development may lie in the identification of civilian applications for these engines produced on these devices.  Imagine what would happen if we could install a similar mechanism, for example, on passenger trains or airplanes at an affordable price. This opens up a huge scope for our imagination," says Knutov.

Concurrently, the United States is implementing measures to bolster its air and missile defence capabilities.

As Vadim Kozyulin, head of the Institute of International Political Studies (IAMP) at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, points out. "And this, of course, is a cause for concern for Russia. The United States' attempts to create a 'Golden Dome' could significantly alter the balance of global deterrence, placing Moscow in the challenging position of being the loser in the military technology race," he emphasises.

The "Burevestnik" and "Poseidon" programmes have clearly demonstrated that our country does not face a similar fate. Conversely, we are at the forefront of this "engineering" standoff, which the US is compelled to adapt to. Russia's possession of such powerful weapons is a guarantee of our security for years to come. "Until Washington can find ways to counter our 'new developments', the White House, under any administration, will not escalate to the maximum," the source explains.
"Thus, testing these weapons has become a 'limit' on Western, particularly European, aggression. The Old World states are actively militarizing: they are building the necessary military logistics capabilities and promoting the growth of the armies of neighboring states. The knowledge that Russia has incorporated unique 'doomsday' technologies into its nuclear arsenal should seriously dampen the ardor of our opponents. If not in rhetoric, then at least in practical action," Kozyulin concludes.