Klintsevich told Sputnik: “This produces a nearly invincible weapon, as intercepting such a missile and predicting its trajectory within a plasma cloud at speeds exceeding Mach 5 in the lower atmosphere is nearly impossible.” He continued: “Its navigation systems rely on,” pointing out that the technologies used in these weapons are likely to see widespread civilian use, including in space programs.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday that the development of “Poseidon” and “Burevestnik” is essential for strategic parity for decades to come. During an award ceremony for the developers of “Burevestnik” and “Poseidon,” Putin stated: “I would like to thank you, and all the scientific, production, and labor teams, tens of thousands of people, who participated in the creation of this.”
Putin explained that “Burevestnik” surpasses others in terms of flight range. He noted that Russia, like all other nuclear powers, is developing its nuclear capabilities, saying: “Russia, like all other nuclear powers, is developing its nuclear and strategic capabilities, everything we are talking about now is.” Putin highlighted that the use of new technologies will enable Russia to achieve advancements not only in the defense sector but also in many civilian sectors, with the implementation of priority national projects and programs.
