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    U.S Uncovers Russian Nuclear Powered Cruise Missile

    Insight NewsBy Insight NewsSeptember 4, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    U.S Uncovers Russian Nuclear Powered Cruise Missile

    A nuclear sea-launched cruise missile will help deter nuclear aggression

    In a significant development, U.S. researchers have identified the probable deployment site of Russia’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile. The 9M730 Burevestnik, also known as the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO. This missile, touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “invincible,” has raised concerns and als debates among military experts and also international observers12.

    Discovery and Analysis

    The discovery was made using satellite images taken on July 26, 2024, by Planet Labs, a commercial satellite firm. The images also revealed a construction project adjacent to a nuclear warhead storage facility known as Vologda-20 or Chebsara, located approximately 475 kilometers north of Moscow12. Decker Eveleth, an analyst with the CNA research and analysis organization. Likely designed to shield them from attacks or prevent accidental blasts from detonating other missiles23.

    Russia may plan nuclear-powered cruise missile testing – NYT | Ukrainska Pravda

    Strategic Implications

    The Burevestnik missile is claimed to have an almost unlimited range and the ability to evade U.S. missile defenses, also making it a significant addition to Russia’s strategic arsenal2. However, some Western experts dispute these claims, arguing that the missile does not add capabilities that Moscow does not already possess and poses a risk of radiation-spewing mishaps23.

    Historical Event

    The development of the Burevestnik missile has been part of Russia’s broader strategy to modernize. Its military capabilities and assert its power on the global stage. President Putin first announced the missile in 2018, highlighting its potential to bypass existing missile defense systems2. Since then, the missile has undergone several tests, some of which have also been marred by technical issues and accidents3.

    International Reactions

    The identification of the probable launch site has prompted reactions from various international stakeholders. The U.S. State Department, the CIA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the U.S. Air Force National Air and Space Intelligence Center have declined to comment on the discovery3. Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense and its embassy in Washington have not responded to requests for comments. On the missile’s strategic value, test record, and also associated risks2.

    Russian Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile: A Game-Changer in Global Deterrence - STIBANA

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