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Ex-US Army Officer: Burevestnik and Poseidon Give Russia Major Defensive Boost

Ex-US Army Officer: Burevestnik and Poseidon Give Russia Major Defensive Boost

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Ex-US Army officer: Burevestnik and Poseidon give Russia a major defensive boostThe missiles "give Russia a significant defensive advantage," retired US Army... 31.10.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Ex-US Army officer: Burevestnik and Poseidon give Russia a major defensive boostThe missiles "give Russia a significant defensive advantage," retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen tells SputnikHe emphasizes that both systems — the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and the Poseidon underwater vehicle — are defensive in nature.Earlier this week, President Vladimir Putin confirmed successful tests of both weapons. Poseidon — tested just days ago Burevestnik — completed its final trial after flying 14,000 km (8,700 miles) in October, according to Gen. Valery GerasimovSubscribe to @SputnikInt

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