India has recently finalised an agreement with Russia to acquire anti-ship cruise missiles.

• Developed by the Russian defense company NPO Novator, the Klub, also known as Kalibr, is a cruise missile that was inducted into Moscow’s defense forces in 1994.
• The Klub-S missiles carry a warhead payload of 400 kilograms and are capable of targeting surface ships, submarines, and ground targets at distances of up to 300 kilometers.
• The system includes a fire control system, a vertical launcher unit (VLU), and ammunition.
• The missile can accelerate to supersonic speeds during the terminal phase, making it challenging for enemy defenses to intercept.
• It cruises at an altitude of 10-15 meters, reducing the reaction time for enemy defenses.
• Featuring a modular design, the Klub-S shares common parts with other variants in the Kalibr family, ensuring compatibility and ease of maintenance.