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Russia and India Seek New Capabilities for BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

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Russia and India are pursuing upgrades to the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which the two countries jointly produce, as their leaders prepare to meet later this week. The effort signals continued bilateral cooperation on advanced missile capabilities and defense-industrial development.

Discovered 2026-09-08T05:05:59.891654-07:00 | 2026-09-08T05:05:59.891654-07:00

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  • The planned upgrade would add capabilities to a jointly produced supersonic cruise missile, with implications for the partners’ future military requirements and industrial cooperation.
  • The timing ahead of a Putin-Modi meeting underscores the strategic importance of the Russia-India defense relationship.
  • Further BrahMos development could affect future missile procurement and export discussions, although the report provides no details on the specific upgrades or timeline.

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