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Jakarta, July 7
Indonesia is set to procure India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles as New Delhi and Jakarta unveiled a series of agreements to deepen defence, maritime and economic cooperation following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday.
The decision to move ahead with the BrahMos acquisition emerged as one of the biggest outcomes of the leaders’ meeting, alongside plans to strengthen maritime security, build resilient critical mineral supply chains and expand cooperation in technology, healthcare, food security and education. The two sides signed nearly a dozen agreements covering a wide range of strategic sectors.
In another boost to defence ties, Indonesia has also decided to import India’s Astra air-to-air missiles following the weapon system’s reported operational success during Operation Sindoor, according to sources.
The two countries agreed to jointly develop the strategically located Sabang Port overlooking the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Situated close to India’s Great Nicobar project, the port is expected to enhance maritime connectivity and strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
India also announced investments in Indonesia’s steel, nickel and rare earth permanent magnet industries, a move aimed at securing reliable supply chains for critical minerals essential to clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.
Addressing the media after the talks, Modi said the India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2018, was entering a new phase.
“The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership we forged in 2018 is taking a new flight today. We are taking important steps forward in every sector—development, security, technology, culture and education,” he said.
“I am confident that a golden chapter of India-Indonesia partnership begins today,” the Prime Minister added.
Modi said growing trust between the two nations was strengthening defence, maritime and security cooperation. The leaders also agreed to enhance collaboration in defence exchanges, disaster management and defence industrial cooperation.
Highlighting closer economic and educational links, Modi announced that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will establish a campus in Indonesia. He also welcomed the planned integration of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Indonesia’s digital payment system, saying it would make business transactions and travel easier for people in both countries.
The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia. Reiterating India’s long-standing position, Modi said dialogue and diplomacy remained the most effective path to resolving conflicts and reaffirmed India’s support for a Two-State Solution to the Israel-Palestine issue.
