Explosives for missiles worth millions of dollars: how India helps the Russian military machine
An Indian company has supplied Russia with the explosive HMX, which is used in missile technology, despite the risk of being subject to US sanctions.
This was reported by Reuters, citing Indian customs data.
In December 2024, Indian manufacturer Ideal Detonators Private Limited exported HMX explosives worth about $1.4 million to Russia. One of the recipients was Promsintez, a company that the SBU has linked to the military sector.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Promsintez plant was hit by drones in April. HMX is widely used to manufacture missile warheads, torpedoes, and jet engines.
The US Department of Defense classifies HMX as a critical material for the Russian military industry. The US Treasury Department previously warned of possible sanctions against companies supplying the substance.
Despite its rapprochement with the United States, India continues to maintain active trade with Russia, especially in the energy sector, which is of concern to Western countries.
The Indian Foreign Ministry says that the export of dual-use goods is carried out in strict accordance with international obligations. US representatives confirm that they have repeatedly warned India about possible sanctions, but recognize it as a strategic partner and call for caution in cooperation with Moscow
As a reminder, Russia is building a new large explosives production plant in Siberia to supply its troops.
As previously reported, trade in Russian oil for March deliveries in Asian countries has slowed due to a significant increase in the cost of freight for tankers not subject to US sanctions. New restrictions imposed by Washington on January 10 have hit the oil supply chain from Russia, forcing some buyers in China and India to avoid cooperation with vessels subject to sanctions.
By the way, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India will be able to meet its oil needs from alternative sources if Russian supplies are cut off by US sanctions.
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