Russian President Vladimir Putin possesses a stealth weapon that is just as devastating as hypersonic missiles, even though they are still relatively conventional. The Kremlin told the West it could nudge the conflict into a deadly turn in Ukraine.
Various weapon systems have been deployed by Russia that shocked the NATO alliance and sent images that would give the US and NATO a reminder.
Russia Develops Stealthy, Lethal Weapon
From the start of the special operation, Putin told the Western alliance to stay out of Ukraine or be a target. He warned in serious tones that the consequences would be the worst the West faced. This meant to western analysts that it was a nuclear threat that was communicated and has made Biden and the EU more cautious about involving themselves more directly, reported Express UK.
It only served as a reminder if everything turned for the worst but more in the Russian arsenal of more offensive weapons developed for specific operations in other theatres of war.
This specific weapon system is a diesel attack submarine used by Russia's Navy that is exceptionally well hidden from enemies. Engineers developed the Kronstadt submarine to be silent and skirt the sonar detection systems of NATO; to inch close to its targets and let loose a lethal barrage when it's right, cited Country Highlights.
Another Addition to Russia's Offensive Capability
These Lada-subs were in service in 2018 used for attacking enemy subs and surface combatants. Other missions would be defending naval bases, sea coast, and sea communications. Putin has one armament that is considered a stealth weapon that is hidden until it strikes.
Its most offensive mission is to launch attacks with missiles on targets located on the coasts, for example, how the coastal attack was made in Ukraine.
According to naval sources, one of its functions is to fire missiles in a pre-programmed volley that has no counter yet in NATO.
When Admiralty Shipyards CEO Alexander Buzakov inaugurated the Lada, he added it was a significant addition to Russia's offensive capability.
The making of the sub started in 2005 with delays but was resumed till completed. He added that the Lada has succeeded in iterations.
Compared to other subs in service, it only needs 38 crew to operate it, with sonar called Litiy is advanced and automated for efficiency. Inside the diesel sub are six tubes for firing torpedoes and with vertical missile silos that can fire ship killer missiles and cruise missiles for attack targets on the coast that are in range.
According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the Russian Navy has only 49 to the 68 possessed by the US. The US has less than 14 submarines capable of firing ICBMS, while Moscow has only 11 in its arsenal.
Unlike Joe Biden, his predecessor said that the US needs to use its nuke subs in Europe. Donald Trump told Vladimir Putin that the US is still a significant nuclear power like Moscow. These comments were spoken in an interview on Fox Business with host Stuart Varney last Monday.
The 45th president said that Putin would not like the thought of nuclear subs with ICBMs on the Russian coast as a warning, noted News Rant.
He called the nuclear warning a bluff that worked on Joe Biden and NATO. Vladimir Putin made it clear the Lada subs are the stealth weapon that can have devastating consequences on targets it chooses.
