1.   The sea-skimming supersonic missiles, in the version employed by the Russians, can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads.

2.   Advanced fighter aircraft, a Russian aircraft carrier and joint venture supersonic missiles are on the drawing board of India-Russia military cooperation.

3.   The Brahmos would be the first supersonic missile in the Indian arsenal.

4.   The Russians have also supplied two Sovremenny-class destroyers, armed with supersonic Sunburn missiles that could sink a U.S. aircraft carrier.