Russia’s Expansive Nuclear Overhaul Revealed in Major Security Breach

Unprecedented leak exposes internal documents detailing upgrades to Moscow’s strategic weapons and missile systems

A massive trove of leaked Russian military documents has exposed the scale of Moscow’s nuclear weapons modernization, according to Der Spiegel. The leak, which the publication describes as the most serious internal breach in decades, includes nearly 500 sensitive files and internal communications from a Russian state-owned defense institute responsible for advancing the country’s strategic arsenal.

The materials detail upgrades to nuclear warheads, new missile systems, and the expansion of satellite-based guidance technology, painting a comprehensive picture of Russia’s efforts to overhaul its deterrence capabilities. Analysts believe the documents confirm that Russia has been working on a next-generation version of its Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle and developing new targeting software.

The leak also suggests Moscow is prioritizing weapons that could evade Western missile defenses, with a focus on deep-space navigation and electronic warfare. Western intelligence agencies are reportedly analyzing the breach, which could offer insight into Russian military planning and potential vulnerabilities.

Russian officials have not commented on the authenticity of the documents.

Info sourced from The Moscow Times