Russia claims to have successfully tested its nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile: All you need to know about 9M730 Burevestnik

Russia has claimed to have successfully tested its nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile, the Burevestnik. This missile is part of a series of new strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018. Previous tests of the Burevestnik were plagued by failures and a fatal accident in 2019. The missile is described as a subsonic nuclear-powered cruise missile with global reach and the ability to bypass missile defense systems. Concerns have been raised about the implications of this weapon, both strategically and environmentally.

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