Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Indian Firm Shipped Explosives to Russia Despite US Warnings
Imagine a company in India sent a special explosive to Russia, even though the U.S. warned them not to because Russia is at war.
This explosive, called HMX, is used in bombs and rockets.
The U.S. doesn't want anyone helping Russia with its war efforts and has warned companies about potential consequences.
The Indian company sent over a million dollars worth of this explosive.
The U.S. is now concerned about India's ongoing business with Russia.
An Indian company shipped $1.4 million of an explosive compound (HMX) to Russia in December.
The U.S. has warned financial institutions and other entities against supporting Russia's war effort.
HMX, also known as octogen, is a high explosive used in military applications like warheads.
The Indian company Ideal Detonators Private Limited sent two shipments of HMX to Russian companies.
The U.S. is concerned about India's ongoing trade with Russia, especially amidst the Ukraine war.
- Who
- Ideal Detonators Private Limited (Indian company) shipped to Promsintez and High Technology Initiation Systems (Russian companies).
- What
- An Indian company shipped explosive compound (HMX) to Russia.
- When
- December (shipments).
- Where
- Shipments originated from India to Russia (St. Petersburg and Samara Oblast).
- Why
- The U.S. has concerns regarding the transfer of military-related goods to Russia amidst the Ukraine war.
U.S. Stance
India's Stance
Trade Relations
U.S. Stance
Concerned about companies supporting Russia's war effort.
India's Stance
India has not abandoned its military and economic ties with Moscow.
- Indian Company
- Ideal Detonators Private Limited
- Explosive Compound
- HMX (Octogen)
- Total Value of Shipments
- $1.4 million
- Russian Purchasers
- Promsintez and High Technology Initiation Systems
- U.S. Concern
- Support for Russia's war effort