PM Modi's Indonesia visit to feature talks on phased BrahMos missile deal
India and Indonesia are expected to hold detailed talks on the phased procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day
India and Indonesia are expected to hold detailed talks on the phased procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Indonesia beginning on July 6, a move that could significantly strengthen defence ties between the two Indo-Pacific partners. Defence sources told India Today that discussions are likely to go beyond the initial agreement reached in March for a single BrahMos system. The two sides are expected to explore a broader package that could include coastal and mobile launchers, surveillance radars, training, maintenance and long-term logistical support. Read Full Story If finalised, Indonesia would become the second foreign buyer of the BrahMos missile after the Philippines, further boosting India's growing defence exports in the Indo-Pacific region.
The proposed deal is expected to be one of the key outcomes of PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Indonesia in eight years. Officials familiar with the discussions said negotiations would focus on a phased acquisition model, allowing Indonesia to gradually expand its missile capabilities. Apart from the missile systems themselves, the package under discussion includes supporting infrastructure, operator training, maintenance services and other technical assistance required for long-term deployment. The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya in 1998, is regarded as one of the world's fastest operational supersonic cruise missiles. INDIA'S DEFENCE EXPORTS GAIN MOMENTUM India's BrahMos exports have become an important pillar of its defence diplomacy.
In 2022, New Delhi signed a $375 million agreement with the Philippines for shore-based BrahMos missile systems. Deliveries began in 2024, marking the first overseas export of the missile. Since then, India has expanded discussions with several countries in the region, with Vietnam and Indonesia emerging as key potential buyers. An agreement with Jakarta would represent another major milestone for India's defence manufacturing ambitions while reinforcing strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia. PM'S VISIT TO FOCUS ON STRATEGIC TIES Prime Minister Modi will visit Indonesia from July 6 to July 8 before travelling onward to Australia and New Zealand. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
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