Russia Is Developing An Underseas Nuclear Torpedo That Some Analysts Are Calling A ‘Doomsday’ Weapon

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Over the last year, the Russian military has ramped up its activities in both disputed areas as well as international waters. While some in the Oval Office don’t seem to be in a hurry to confront Russia, the Department of Defense issued a report Friday which includes the startling revelation that the Kremlin is working on a nuclear torpedo.
In its Nuclear Posture Review, the Pentagon revealed that much of its efforts aimed at nuclear deterrence are focused on Russia.
“Russia considers the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to be the principal threats to its contemporary geopolitical ambitions,” the Pentagon said. The report also stated that Russia has over 2,000 “non-strategic” nuclear weapons, including missiles, “gravity bombs,” anti-ship and anti-submarine torpedoes. “What do they need nuclear depth charges for?” one US official asked.
The report was the first public mention that Russia is developing a new “intercontinental, nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered, undersea autonomous torpedo.” Read More