Trump Moves Nuclear Submarines Near Russia After Medvedev’s ‘Dead Hand’ Threat; Kremlin Says US Subs Tracked

The US has sent two nuclear submarines to crucial spots near Russia in a repeat of Cold War gamesmanship.

This is after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned of the "dead hand," an automated nuclear counterstrike system. President Donald Trump issued the order after his threats of sanctions and tariffs failed to convince Moscow, calling Russia's economy "dead."

According to a report by NDTV, the Kremlin has yet to issue an official response.

However, Russian lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky said that Russia already possesses more submarines than the US and is able to track them.

He claimed that "there are a lot more Russian nuclear submarines in the world's oceans than American ones."

US Fleet System :

The US Navy has 14 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), also known as "boomers."

Each of these submarines can carry up to 20 Trident II D5 nuclear missiles.

For attack operations, America deploys Virginia-class, Seawolf-class, and Los Angeles-class submarines.

The Virginia-class—24 in service—combines strike capability with support for special operations.

The Seawolf-class, limited to three boats, has eight torpedo tubes but no vertical launch system.

The older Los Angeles-class, with 24 subs active, remains the fleet’s backbone but is gradually being retired.

Russian Fleet System:

Russia has a huge underwater force of about 64 submarines, 14 of which are ballistic missile subs.

It has eight Borei-class SSBNs that carry Bulava missiles and high-tech torpedoes.

Six older Delta IV-class submarines armed with Sineva missiles are still on patrol.

Russia's four Yasen-class fast-attack submarines can launch long-range cruise missiles and about five Akula-class subs that are known for being stealthy and having powerful weapons that can sink ships.

The tense exchange has revived fears of escalation reminiscent of the last century’s nuclear brinkmanship.

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