India inks contract with Russia for procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles
• India has signed a contract with Russia for the procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles, a move that will enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet.
• The announcement was made by the Indian Ministry of Defence on February 4, 2025, on the social media platform X.
• The specific details regarding the missile family, quantity, and delivery timelines were not disclosed.
• The contract is expected to be armed on the Navy’s Kilo-class submarines.
• The announcement was made in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
• The Indian Ministry of Defence has also strengthened ties with Russia with anti-ship cruise missiles for the Sindhughosh submarines.
• The contract was made on the X social media platform.
• The Indian Ministry of Defence has also signed a contract with the Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) for the procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles.
