Russia and India could reach a new level of naval cooperation through the potential integration of the supersonic BrahMos missile into Russian surface forces. The Indian side, as noted by IDRW, proposes not only expanding supplies but also launching local production of the weapon directly in Russia.
According to the publication, the discussed scheme goes beyond classic arms imports and effectively forms a model of joint defense production. For the Russian fleet, this opens up potential access to modernized versions of the BrahMos missile, created within the framework of a long-standing Indian-Russian program with subsequent refinements already under the guidance of Indian engineers.
The key emphasis is placed on the industrial component of the initiative. India's proposal involves creating production facilities in Russia, which will allow domestic shipbuilding and defense enterprises to be involved in the full cycle of missile production. This model is seen as a step towards deeper technological integration between the two countries.
The article emphasizes that the supply of critical components and systems can form a new architecture of military-technical cooperation between Moscow and New Delhi. In the context of strengthening strategic partnership, this direction is considered a potentially sustainable format for interaction in the defense sector.
