Flying Kremlin, decoy jets, AI cameras: How Delhi is securing BRICS leaders

Source: The Economic Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 13:06:00 UTC

Key Points

• Delhi has implemented a multi-layered security grid for the upcoming BRICS Summit, with preparations described as stricter than those for the 2023 G20 summit.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin’s delegation will use the modified Ilyushin IL-96-300PU aircraft, known as the "Flying Kremlin," along with decoy jets, secure command systems, and missile-defence countermeasures.
• Ground protection for the Russian president includes the custom-built Aurus Senat limousine, elite security officers, food-testing laboratories, biological waste protocols, and dummy dignitaries.
• Drone-jamming and shoot-down systems have been deployed across key locations to address unmanned aerial vehicle threats.
• Hotel security includes AI cameras with posture-detection software, intrusion alerts, background-checked staff, restricted digital access, and command hubs linked to Delhi Police.
• Additional measures include AI-aimed rooftop snipers, helicopter commandos, coded movement plans, and 24/7 anti-graffiti teams to prevent protests or defacement near venues.