Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on July 7.
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- Indonesia and India signed a deal for the BrahMos cruise missile system during Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Indonesia.
- The two countries also agreed on air-to-air missiles, supply chain cooperation in critical minerals and steel, and a joint steel venture.
- Leaders highlighted benefits of their partnership, plans to accelerate trade talks, and focus on maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
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JAKARTA - Indonesia and India have signed a deal on the BrahMos cruise missile system, the Indonesian presidential palace said on July 7 after a meeting of their two leaders.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Prabowo Subianto as part of his two-day visit to Indonesia, his first trip to the South-east Asian country since 2023.
BrahMos, an India-Russia joint venture missile manufacturer, and Indonesia's defence ministry signed a contract for the BrahMos missile defense system, according to an announcement in Jakarta, which provided no details.
Reuters reported earlier on July 7 that India will supply the BrahMos cruise missile system and the Astra air-to-air missile to Indonesia, citing an Indian government official.
In 2023, BrahMos said it was in advanced discussions with Indonesia on a deal worth between US$200 million (S$258 million) and US$350 million for its missile systems. It has already signed deals with neighbours Vietnam and the Philippines.
Separately, Indonesia's Republikorp, a defence private holding company, and India-based defence company Bharat Dynamics signed an agreement on air-to-air missiles, the palace announced.
The two countries also signed memorandums of understanding for strengthening supply chains in critical minerals and steel, as well as agriculture.
Steel Authority of India and Indonesia’s Krakatau steel will also establish a joint venture for stainless steel slab making in Indonesia.
“We’re two of the largest democracies in the world,” Prabowo said alongside Modi. “Partnerships between us will bring benefits to the region.”
India and Indonesia will accelerate preferential trade agreement talks, Prabowo said.
Modi said the two countries will work on promoting maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean.
Neither leader mentioned the BrahMos deal in their remarks.
Prabowo met Modi in New Delhi in 2025, where they signed a wide range of agreements.
Modi is set to leave for Australia and New Zealand on July 8. REUTERS
