Putin arrives in Delhi for BRICS summit
Talks with Prime Minister Modi will focus on BrahMos missiles, S-400 systems, Su-57 fighters and wider defence, energy and nuclear cooperation.
Mateo Fernandez ·
President Putin arrived in New Delhi on Sept. 11, 2026, ahead of BRICS talks that officials said will center on defence, energy and nuclear cooperation.
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BrahMos, S-400 and Su-57 talks Officials said bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Modi will cover proposed sales and technology cooperation on the BrahMos cruise missile, S-400 air-defence systems and Su-57 fighters. Officials said energy and nuclear cooperation will also be on the agenda, with state-level commercial arrangements among the items expected to be raised.
If New Delhi expands defence purchases or deepens energy ties with Moscow, suppliers and regional trade flows could shift; that would affect defence exporters, equipment financing and long-term supply contracts across energy and civil-nuclear sectors. Analysts and market participants will watch contract terms, payment mechanisms and any links to wider BRICS economic initiatives.
Officials said President Putin is due to meet Prime Minister Modi later on Sept. 11, 2026; officials added that any bilateral declarations are likely to emerge during the summit sessions. Markets and policymakers should watch official communiqués and signed agreements over the next 48 hours for concrete commitments and delivery timetables.