India inks ₹3,800 crore BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia: All you need to know
India has signed a significant agreement to export BrahMos missiles worth ₹3,800 crore to Indonesia, enhancing defense ties and cooperation in shipbuilding.
India has secured an agreement to export Brahmos missiles worth around ₹3,800 crore (USD 450 million) to Indonesia, according to a News18 report. India is one of the few countries in the world capable of building aircraft carriers indigenously.
Earlier on January 26, senior officials from Jakarta expressed the interest in cooperation on aircraft carrier construction during recent meetings with the Indian side, defence sources told ANI.
“Indian officials are also working on enhancing cooperation with Jakarta in the field of shipbuilding,” they added.
India has successfully delivered the BrahMos missile to the Philippines, which had placed an order worth over USD 335 million a few years ago. The missile deliveries are already underway, with more expected soon.
Countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and several in the Middle East have expressed interest in the India-Russia joint venture missile system, which includes numerous components from Russia.
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Notably, at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, paid a State Visit to India from January 23-26. He also attended the celebrations for the 76th Republic Day of India as the Chief Guest.
He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several Ministers, senior Indonesian government officials, and a business delegation.
Earlier on January 25, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Mazumdar, speaking about the development of ties in the defence sector, said, “The defence industry cooperation is one of the important areas that was mentioned. Everything from joint exercises to far greater coordination and collaboration to greater talks to greater training exchanges, as well as things like repair and maintenance of common platforms, was discussed.”
Signficantly, it was also mentioned that the two countries saw the signing of MOUs in five areas namely health, maritime, traditional medicine, digital development and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Both sides also decided to work together in the areas of energy, critical minerals and science and technology.
"Indonesia is our important partner in the ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Indo-Pacific region," Modi said.
"We both are committed to maintaining peace, security, prosperity and rules-based order in this entire region. We agree that freedom of navigation must be ensured in accordance with international laws," he said.
"In our Act East Policy, ASEAN unity and centrality have been emphasised," he added.
Signficantly, it was also mentioned that the two countries saw the signing of MOUs in five areas namely health, maritime, traditional medicine, digital development and cultural exchange between the two countries.
(With inputs from agencies)
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