Russia's New Nuclear-Powered Underwater Drone

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    The 'Poseidon' nuclear-powered torpedo is designed to bypass such existing defenses. It is intended to travel quietly — and quickly — through the world’s oceans and cross intercontinental distances. Once near a key target, its nuclear warhead will detonate.

    The resulting shockwave and vaporised body of water is expected to generate an unstoppable tsunami. Read more.