Russia has flown a nuclear-arm-capable cruise missile propelled by a nuclear engine. In a televised conference chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin the 15-hour flight of the 9M730 Burevestnik (NATO name SSC-X-9 Skyfall) was confirmed.

While proponents like Valery Gerasimov claim it can overcome missile defenses and challenge the Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) doctrine, some experts express skepticism

EADaily, October 27th, 2025. Norway has confirmed the tests of the Russian cruise missile of unlimited range "Burevestnik" with a nuclear power plant. This was reported on October 27 by Reuters, citing data from the Norwegian Military Intelligence Service.

The test of the Burevestnik missile was conducted in full compliance with Russia's international obligations. This was announced on October 27 by Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Head of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry,

On October 21, General Valery Gerasimov stood before President Vladimir Putin and delivered news that should worry every military planner from Washington to New Delhi: the Burevestnik missile had just flown 14,000 kilometres in 15 hours, and, according to the General, “this is not its limit.”