The latest images of Russia’s nuclear weapons

1. RS-28 “Sarmat” (Satan II) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The RS‑28 Sarmat is Russia’s newest heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36M. Recent official photos and test images show the missile during launch tests and silo deployment preparations.

Estimated range: ~18,000 km
Can carry multiple nuclear warheads (MIRVs) or hypersonic glide vehicles
Intended to evade modern missile defense systems
Deployment to Russian Strategic Missile Forces has begun as tests continue.

2. Avangard Hypersonic Nuclear Glide Vehicle
The Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle is often shown in Russian military imagery mounted on ballistic missiles.

Travels at hypersonic speeds (over Mach 20)
Capable of carrying nuclear warheads exceeding 2 megatons
Designed to maneuver during flight, making interception extremely difficult.
These images typically show Avangard test launches and the missile boosters used to deploy it.

3. Oreshnik Nuclear-Capable Missile System
Newly released images in 2025–2026 show the Oreshnik missile system, a nuclear-capable intermediate-range missile mounted on mobile launch vehicles.

Range: up to ~5,000 km
Deployed on mobile launchers for rapid deployment
Satellite imagery suggests deployment in Belarus near NATO borders.
Images released by Russia show the missile transporter vehicles moving through forest training areas.

4. Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo (Underwater “Doomsday Weapon”)
Another system seen in recent satellite and official photos is the Poseidon nuclear torpedo, carried by specialized submarines.

Nuclear-powered underwater drone
Estimated 2-megaton warhead
Designed to create massive radioactive tsunamis against coastal cities.
Satellite images also show new submarines designed to carry Poseidon torpedoes