Indian-Russian Navy Boost: India has signed a contract with Russia to procure anti-ship cruise missiles, a move that will strengthen the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet. According to The Week. The agreement was finalized in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The Defence Ministry confirmed the deal in a social media post, stating, “Ministry of Defence today inked a contract with Russia for the procurement of Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. These missiles will significantly augment the combat capabilities of the @indiannavy’s submarine fleet,” the tweet by the ministry read.
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India and Russia have shared a strong defence partnership for years, working together on military technology and conducting joint exercises. Their cooperation extends across land, air, and sea, with exercises like INDRA, AVIA INDRA, and INDRA NAVY helping both nations improve operational strategies and deepen military coordination.
