According to the statement issued by the Indian government on Tuesday, India has agreed to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia. The deal was finalized during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s, two-day visit to Jakarta.
According to the Indian sources, the deal worth around $630 million and would be likely signed during Modi’s visit. Indonesia has become the third country to sign an agreement to buy the missiles, which are manufactured by the BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.
BrahMos missiles are jointly developed by India and Russia and are categorized as the world’s fastest cruise missiles and can be launched from land, sea and air platforms. The Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missiles can be integrated on Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets in the Indonesian Air Force.
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The deal was first initiated by Indonesia in March to procure the BrahMos missile system co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments. Back in March, Indian- Indonesian defense ministry had said that the deal was in advanced stages and could be worth around dollar 200 million to dollar 350 million. The BrahMos missile has attracted the world’s attention following India’s four-day conflict with Pakistan when the New Delhi used the missiles to hit the targets in Pakistan.
Before Indonesia, India has also signed agreements to sell its BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Philippines. UAE has also showed interest in purchasing those missiles from India. The package includes providing missile systems, supporting infrastructure, operator training, maintenance services and other technical assistance needed for long-term deployment.
India and Indonesia are building a robust and a rapidly expanding economic partnership, formally recognized as a comprehensive strategic partnership. The financial ties are anchored by a high volume of commodity trade, expanding digital integration, and deep strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesia has emerged as India’s second-largest trading partner in the ASEAN region and its eighth-largest partner globally. Conversely, India serves as Indonesia’s third-largest export destination.
