BrahMos

November 8, 2024 5:13 PM

Russian President Putin calls India “great power” and “one of largest growing economies”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised India as a “great power” and a “natural ally,” reaffirming the strength of India-Russia relations, which he described as deeply rooted in mutual trust and historical ties. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin highlighted India’s economic prowess, calling it one of the fastest-growing economies and a global leader in growth among large economies, with an impressive annual GDP increase of 7.4 percent. "We are dev...

India delivers BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines

India has delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal signed between the two countries in 2022. The missiles have been delivered at a time when tensions between Philippines and China have escalated owing to frequent clashes in the South China Sea. Three batteries of the BrahMos missile system would be deployed by the Philippines in the coastal areas to guard against any threat in the region. The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a j...