India to supply BrahMos missiles to IndonesiaBrahMos missiles to Indonesia as Modi visits Jakarta
India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a two-day visit to Jakarta.
The deal emerged as a key outcome of talks between Modi and President Prabowo Subianto, boosting maritime security while strengthening critical mineral supply chains between the two nations.
Indian Government
Indian officials frame the missile supply as a strategic partnership boosting maritime security and strengthening critical mineral supply chains.
Indonesian Government
Indonesia views the acquisition as a key step to modernize its defense capabilities and enhance security in its strategic maritime waters.
- BrahMos was named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, reflecting the missile's Indo-Russian heritage.
- Indonesia has been seeking to upgrade its defense fleet amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
- The Astra missile is capable of engaging targets at ranges exceeding 80 kilometers.
