In what could represent a significant advancement for India's indigenous defence industry, India and Indonesia are progressing toward finalizing an agreement for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
According to defence sources, nearly all procedural aspects of the negotiations have been concluded, with only approval from the Russian side needed to proceed with signing the contract.
The potential agreement between India and Indonesia has been under discussion for an extended period. The matter was addressed in depth during a high-level visit in January of this year, when senior Indonesian political and military leaders travelled to New Delhi.
India has successfully exported the missiles to the Philippines and is actively seeking to broaden the market for this distinctive weapon system, which has now demonstrated its effectiveness in combat during the recent India-Pakistan conflict in May of this year.
In a recent development, senior Indian military officials, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, visited Indonesia.
The visit by the CDS to Indonesia underscored the strengthening defence ties between the two nations. Additionally, the State visit of President Prabowo Subianto to India in January laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation between the Indian and Indonesian militaries.
India previously concluded a deal valued at approximately Rs 3,500 crore with the Philippines several years ago and has since delivered the missiles along with the necessary supporting systems. This transaction attracted considerable attention from international observers, as it was perceived as a strategic move by the Philippines to bolster its capabilities in safeguarding its regional interests.
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