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Burevestnik Nuclear-Propelled Cruise Missile

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Russia

Source: National Security Journal

Project
Tested

The Burevestnik is a nuclear-propelled cruise missile, nicknamed 'Flying Chernobyl' due to its potential to disperse radiation. It was recently announced to have completed a flight test, representing a new strategic weapon system for Russia.

Status
Closed
Sector
Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear
Location
Russia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
National Security Journal

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The project “Burevestnik Nuclear-Propelled Cruise Missile” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Russia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from National Security Journal.

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The Burevestnik is a nuclear-propelled cruise missile, nicknamed 'Flying Chernobyl' due to its potential to disperse radiation. It was recently announced to have completed a flight test, representing a new strategic weapon system for Russia.

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Defense

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Russia

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National Security Journal

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Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear

Article published date

2025-11-02

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