The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.(Photo| X/ Ministry of Defence)

India inks contract with Russia for procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles

The Defence Ministry made the announcement on X, stating that the missiles would significantly augment the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy's submarine fleet.
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NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday inked a contract with Russia for procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles, a move that will significantly augment the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy's submarine fleet.

The Defence Ministry made the announcement in a post on X.

The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

"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," it wrote on the social media platform.

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