{"id":53835,"date":"2018-03-02T21:44:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T21:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/03\/02\/a-new-kraken-arises-russians-eager-to-name-doomsday-arms\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:10:57","slug":"a-new-kraken-arises-russians-eager-to-name-doomsday-arms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/flashpoints\/2018\/03\/02\/a-new-kraken-arises-russians-eager-to-name-doomsday-arms\/","title":{"rendered":"A new &#8216;Kraken&#8217; arises? Russians eager to name doomsday arms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12533\" data-id=\"12533\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060389105471.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in Manezh in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 1, 2018. Putin set a slew of ambitious economic goals, vowing to boost living standards, improve health care and education and build modern infrastructure in a state-of-the-nation address. (AP Photo\/Alexander Zemlianichenko)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2262\" height=\"1414\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12540\" data-id=\"12540\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg 2262w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606538369.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1280 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2262px) 100vw, 2262px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A computer simulation shows the Avangard hypersonic vehicle being released from booster rockets. President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday that Russia has developed a range of new nuclear weapons, claiming they can&#8217;t be intercepted. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2067\" height=\"1292\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12547\" data-id=\"12547\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg 2067w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606208391.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1280 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2067px) 100vw, 2067px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A computer simulation shows the flight of a prospective Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile en route to target. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2480\" height=\"1416\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12556\" data-id=\"12556\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg 2480w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg?resize=300,171 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg?resize=768,439 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,585 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,877 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606698469.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1169 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2480px) 100vw, 2480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A computer simulation shows the Avangard hypersonic vehicle maneuvering to bypass missile defenses en route to target. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2541\" height=\"1419\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12569\" data-id=\"12569\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg 2541w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg?resize=768,429 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,572 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,858 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606750689.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1144 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2541px) 100vw, 2541px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A computer simulation shows the Avangard hypersonic vehicle maneuvering to bypass missile defenses en route to target. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2049\" height=\"1281\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12576\" data-id=\"12576\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606275454.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606275454.jpg.jpg 2049w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606275454.jpg.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606275454.jpg.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606275454.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606275454.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2049px) 100vw, 2049px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A computer simulation shows a Russian nuclear-powered underwater drone being released by a submarine. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2233\" height=\"1396\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12581\" data-id=\"12581\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg 2233w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606291678.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1280 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2233px) 100vw, 2233px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A computer simulation shows a Russian nuclear-powered underwater drone heading to target. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2526\" height=\"1420\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12592\" data-id=\"12592\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg 2526w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,863 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606013827.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1151 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2526px) 100vw, 2526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Russia&#8217;s new Sarmat intercontinental missile is shown at an undisclosed location in Russia. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1417\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12601\" data-id=\"12601\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg?resize=300,189 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg?resize=768,484 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,645 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,967 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606073747.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1290 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Russia&#8217;s new Sarmat intercontinental missile blasts off during a test launch from an undisclosed location in Russia. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2265\" height=\"1416\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12607\" data-id=\"12607\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg 2265w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606166428.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1280 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2265px) 100vw, 2265px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">This video grab shows the launch of what President Vladimir Putin said is Russia&#8217;s new nuclear-powered intercontinental cruise missile. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2245\" height=\"1403\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12621\" data-id=\"12621\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg 2245w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg?resize=300,187 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP18060606843445.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1280 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2245px) 100vw, 2245px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A Russian military truck has a laser weapon mounted on it. (RU-RTR Russian Television via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MOSCOW \u2014 In just one day, the suggestions have been pouring in: \u201cKraken\u201d for a new underwater drone capable of blasting coastlines with a powerful nuclear explosion. \u201cBalalaika\u201d for a futuristic nuclear-powered cruise missile capable of circling the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russians are showering the Defense Ministry with proposed names for the country\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/smr\/nuclear-triad\/2018\/03\/01\/coersive-tactics-putin-touts-russias-invincible-nuclear-weapons\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\"> new nuclear weapons,<\/a> relishing the online contest announced by President Vladimir Putin in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2018\/03\/02\/nato-rejects-putins-unacceptable-threats-to-target-allies\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" style=\"\" target=\"_blank\">his state-of-the-nation address Thursday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the entries Friday reflected the wry dark humor Russians are known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone suggested calling the missile \u201cSanction,\u201d an apparent reference to Western economic sanctions against Russia for its support of separatists in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/pentagon\/2018\/03\/02\/as-putin-touts-hypersonic-weapons-america-prepares-its-own-arsenal-will-it-be-in-time\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AAQGC5RN6VALTN33QLCHSIIE5E.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">As Putin touts hypersonic weapons, America prepares its own arsenal. Will it be in time?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">Russia claims it has a hypersonic weapon. Has the U.S. fallen behind the hypersonic race, and if so, what can be done?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another proposed calling it \u201cThaw,\u201d adding in a note of sarcasm that it would finally help warm the ties between Russia and the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kraken \u2014 a fictional gigantic Arctic sea monster that was made popular by the \u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d film series \u2014 seemed to reflect the nature of the nuclear-powered drone intended to sneak close to the shore unnoticed and slam a heavy nuclear warhead into the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And naming the stealth atomic-powered cruise missile after a Russian folk musical instrument tapped into a long Russian tradition of giving innocuous names to some of the deadliest weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were quite a few four-letter entries as well. Many others were driven by patriotic feelings, suggesting that the weapons be named after legendary Russian warriors or Putin himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regional leader of the province of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, proposed calling the nuclear-powered cruise missile \u201cPalmyra,\u201d after the historic heritage site in Syria that was taken back from the Islamic State group under the Russian air cover. The site suffered extensive damage in the fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe missile\u2019s name should honor our guys who died in Syria,\u201d Kadyrov said. \u201cThe Russian victory in Palmyra marked a turning point in the fight against the IS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian diplomats have sought to spread the contest beyond Russia\u2019s borders, with the Russian Embassy in Washington tweeting a link to the Defense Ministry\u2019s web site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking Friday at a public forum in Kaliningrad, Putin again boasted about the new weapons, saying that the still-anonymous underwater drone, the nuclear-powered cruise missile and the intercontinental hypersonic strike vehicle called Avangard border on science fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the underwater drone \u201cgoes faster than any surface ship that exists today, I wouldn\u2019t even tell you the speed, it\u2019s incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hypersonic vehicle \u201cflies at a speed 20 times the speed of sound &#8230; and it can maneuver thousands of kilometers up and down and right to left,\u201d Putin said, gesticulating energetically. \u201cIt\u2019s like science fiction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the Avangard\u2019s development had become possible thanks to the creation of new materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have been working on them for quite a long time,\u201d he said. \u201cOther countries also have tried but apparently so far have failed to make them, and we succeeded thanks to new materials.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the weapon name contest went on, Russian officials and lawmakers insisted that Putin\u2019s speech wasn\u2019t an announcement of a new arms race but a warning to Washington to treat Russia as an equal partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRussia has no intention of entering an arms race,\u201d Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Friday, adding that the weapons presented by the Russian leader aimed to maintain a \u201cstrategic parity, which is essential for maintaining peace and stability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pentagon on Thursday dismissed Putin\u2019s boasts about developing a new array of nuclear weapons, saying America\u2019s missile defense is ready to protect the nation but is not directed at Russia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In just one day, the suggestions have been pouring in: \u201cKraken\u201d for a new underwater drone capable of blasting coastlines with a powerful nuclear explosion. \u201cBalalaika\u201d for a futuristic nuclear-powered cruise missile capable of circling the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-nofollow":"","_yoast_wpseo_canonical":"","_acf":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":8,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_smg_distribution_targets":[]},"categories":[100,8,12,25,68],"tags":[],"coauthors":[1330],"class_list":["post-53835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-news-roundup","category-flashpoints","category-news","category-newsletters","category-pentagon-congress"],"acf":{"subheadline":"","legacy_arc_id":"5LNXZICGCZBTHB5JKJZ35P5UAQ","arc_canonical_url":"\/news\/2018\/03\/02\/a-new-kraken-arises-russians-eager-to-name-doomsday-arms\/","remove_feature_photo":true,"is_sponsored":false,"subtype":"remove-featurre-image","redirect_url":"","disable_inline_ads":false,"native_logo_pretext":"Presented By:"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A new &#039;Kraken&#039; arises? 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