PM Modi's Indonesia visit to feature talks on phased BrahMos missile deal
India and Indonesia are set to discuss a phased BrahMos missile procurement plan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July 6 to 8 visit. The talks could widen defence cooperation and make Indonesia the missile's second foreign buyer.
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.
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. The leaders are expected to discuss maritime security, defence industrial cooperation, regional connectivity and broader strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific.
The visit comes at a time when both countries are placing greater emphasis on securing sea lanes, strengthening regional stability and building more resilient supply chains.
Besides official meetings, PM Modi will also interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta and visit the Prambanan Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this will be PM's fourth visit to Indonesia but his first bilateral visit since May 2018.
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.
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. The leaders are expected to discuss maritime security, defence industrial cooperation, regional connectivity and broader strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific.
The visit comes at a time when both countries are placing greater emphasis on securing sea lanes, strengthening regional stability and building more resilient supply chains.
Besides official meetings, PM Modi will also interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta and visit the Prambanan Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this will be PM's fourth visit to Indonesia but his first bilateral visit since May 2018.
