THE TRICK RUSSIAN WEAPON THAT HORRIFIES NATO. Russia's Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo is a nuclear-powered, self-governing undersea automobile (AUV) developed to bypass US missile defenses and weaponize the ocean floor. Discover the scary reality of the Status-6 doomsday weapon, from its Soviet origins under Andrei Sakharov to the modern-day Belgorod submarine launch platform.
TL; DR: Forget the "radioactive tsunami" clickbait-- this deep dive exposes Poseidon's true function: port rejection, financial coercion, and tactical take advantage of. We break down its nuclear propulsion, pump-jet stealth, and why NATO is scrambling to deploy seabed sensors and Whale UUVs to stop this "intercontinental" torpedo before it reaches the coast.
Russia's Poseidon isn't simply a torpedo; it's a tactical shift. In this 60-minute documentary, The WAR Space evaluates the technical specs and geopolitical fallout of Russia's most deceptive deep-sea program.
Secret Insights Covered:. The Soviet Lineage: How the T-15 concept from the 195s evolved into today's autonomous hazard. Nuclear Stealth: The physics of thermoclines and SOFAR channels that conceal Poseidon from sonar. The "Status-6" Drip: Why the Kremlin "accidentally" revealed the blueprints on state television in 2015. NATO's Guard: Dispersed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) on telecom cables and the increase of self-governing interceptors. The Achilles' Heel: Why reactor reliability and navigation drift may be Russia's biggest risks.
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00:00:00 - Origins of Soviet Doomsday Torpedo: T-15 and Cold War Nuclear Deterrence. 00:04:07 - Collapse of Soviet Navy and Rise of Rocket Defense Issues. 00:08:06 - Missile Defenses, Understanding, and the Requirement for Underwater Deterrence. 00:12:02 - Poseidon's Strategic Function: Threatening Ports and Coastal Infrastructure. 00:16:03 - The Status-6 Leak: Russia's Intentional Obscurity and Psychological Warfare. 00:20:14 - How Poseidon Functions: Nuclear Propulsion, Guidance, and Autonomy Explained. 00:24:19 - Stealth, Speed, and Ocean Physics: Preventing Detection Underwater. 00:28:31 - Acoustic Signatures, Sonar, and the Obstacle of Tracking Poseidon. 00:32:34 - Nuclear Warhead Effects: Misconceptions vs. Truth of Radioactive Tsunami. 00:36:45 - Port Denial, Economic Effect, and Escalation Management Techniques. 00:40:47 - Preventing Poseidon: Sensing Units, Mines, and Autonomous Interceptors. 00:44:57 - Deterrence, Coercion, and the Theater-Level Effect of Poseidon. 00:48:56 - Escalation Ladders, Signaling, and NATO's Action to Russian Risks. 00:53:08 - Modern ASW: Sensing Unit Networks, UUVs, and Port Durability Steps. 00:57:07 - Dependability, Command Obstacles, and Technical Limits of Nuclear UUVs. 01:01:16 - Production Traffic Jams, Secrecy, and Dangers in Russian Deep Sea Programs. 01:05:25 - Ambiguity, Checking, and Open Source Intelligence on Poseidon Operations. 01:09:25 - Crisis Circumstance: Rumors, Market Reactions, and Port Security Drills. 01:13:30 - Layered Defense, Financial Backstops, and Poseidon's True Leverage Exposed.
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