India Ships Explosives to Russia Amid US Sanction Concerns
In December, India sent $1.4 million worth of the high-explosive HMX to Russia, with the shipments received by Russian defense companies such as Promsintez. These transactions occurred despite US warnings about potential sanctions for engaging with Russia’s military-industrial complex, as India has maintained trade relations with Russia despite Western sanctions. The shipments, which mark the first reported sale of HMX to Russia, were conducted by Ideal Detonators Private Limited, and included consignments to Promsintez and High Technology Initiation Systems. While the US has expressed concern and cautioned allies, it has yet to impose sanctions, due to its strategic partnership with India.
John Q. Hosedrinker