Indonesia and India Missile deal: Indonesia and India are planning to strengthen their defence ties during the visit of the Indonesian President to New Delhi this week. One of the main topics of discussion is a potential deal for Indonesia to buy Russian Indian supersonic cruise missiles, known as BrahMos.
India and Indonesia are discussing a deal for BrahMos missiles, developed by BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russia partnership. The missiles are designed for land and warship use. The deal, valued at $200-$350 million, is still under negotiation.
President Prabowo Subianto, who arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, will also take part in the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday. According to ET, He stated before his trip that his visit would focus on building stronger ties in areas like security, maritime cooperation, and digital technology.
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Indonesia’s defence ministry has not shared any specific information about the missile talks, and officials from India’s defence and foreign ministries, as well as BrahMos Aerospace, have not commented yet.
The BrahMos missile system has attracted attention from other countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. In 2022, the Philippines became the first foreign country to purchase BrahMos missiles. I
India known as one of the world’s largest arms importers, has been working to export its locally-made weapons and military equipment to other countries. BrahMos has played a key role in India’s defence efforts, especially since 2020, when relations with China worsened after a deadly clash at the border, resulting in the deaths of 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers.
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Many countries in Southeast Asia have increased their defence spending in response to China’s growing presence in the South China Sea and nearby areas. This has led to greater interest in advanced defence systems like the BrahMos missile.
