Putin said Russia wants to upgrade ties with India as he heads to New Delhi for the Dec 4–5 summit. As per the Kremlin, defence talks during the visit will cover S-400s, the Su-57 and BrahMos, with nuclear energy also likely on the table.

Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level'

India and Russia have made significant progress in developing BrahMos-II, a hypersonic missile expected to reach speeds of Mach 7-8 with a range of around 1,500 km. Ground tests of scramjet engines have been successful, and flight tests are planned for 2027-28.

How far India and Russia have reached in building BrahMos II

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Ahead of Delhi visit, Putin vows deeper partnership with India, says he wants ties at a 'qualitatively new level'

How far India and Russia have reached in building BrahMos II