Military Application of Nuclear Propulsion: Russian 9M730/SSC-X-9 Cruise Missile Project
Military Application of Nuclear Propulsion: Russian 9M730/SSC-X-9 Cruise Missile Project

Author(s): Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; military industry; Burevestnik cruise missile; 9M730/SSC-X-9 cruise missile; arms control; NATO; nuclear deterrence;
Summary/Abstract: Russia presents its Burevestnik cruise missile with nuclear propulsion as a new type of strategic weapon that should change the strategic balance with the U.S. and open new areas of arms control and arms-reduction negotiations. However, a series of failed tests has resulted in the perception of the missile as an element of Russian propaganda. Nevertheless, the continued development of this missile might prompt stronger NATO nuclear deterrence and missile defence against all types of Russian cruise missiles.

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