SOURCE: AFI

India and Indonesia are reportedly close to finalizing a deal for the sale of the BrahMos cruise missile, marking a significant step in India’s defense exports. The deal, expected to be signed later in 2025, will further solidify defense ties between the two nations and enhance Indonesia’s maritime security capabilities.
This development, however, is not the first time Indonesia has shown interest in the BrahMos missile system. Jakarta has had its eye on the missile since 2010, when BrahMos Aerospace first briefed Indonesian officials on its advanced capabilities. At the time, geopolitical sensitivities and India’s cautious approach to defense exports prevented the deal from materializing.
Indonesia’s interest in the BrahMos missile was primarily driven by its need to bolster its defense capabilities in the face of increasing maritime security challenges in the South China Sea. The missile’s high speed, precision, and versatility make it an ideal choice for safeguarding the nation’s vast maritime borders.
However, during the initial discussions in 2010, India refrained from exporting the BrahMos, citing concerns over provoking China, a key regional power with vested interests in the South China Sea. Indonesia’s plans to deploy BrahMos as a deterrent against potential incursions may have fueled India’s reluctance to approve the deal.
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