India has signed a contract with Russia to procureKlub-S Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles for the country’s submarine fleet.

• The announcement was made by the Indian Ministry of Defence on the social media platform X on February 4, 2025, emphasizing the strategic significance of this agreement.
• The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during a ceremony in New Delhi.
• This acquisition is part of the longstanding Indo-Russian defense cooperation, which has facilitated the supply of various military technologies over several decades.

Klub-S Missile System

• Designed specifically for submarine operations.
• Features a 400-kg warhead with a 300-kilometer strike range.
• Includes advanced navigation, fire control systems, and vertical launcher units.
• Capable of evading obstacles and countering enemy fire.