Archive · 28 Nov 2025
India, Indonesia Strengthen Defence Cooperation
India and Indonesia had a special meeting to talk about how they can work together better in defence.
They agreed to help each other with things like protecting their seas, using computers safely, and being ready for any problems.
They also talked about doing more exercises together and sharing knowledge.
Both countries want to keep the area around them peaceful and safe.
They even talked about helping people in places like Palestine.
Indonesia said they are ready to send people to help keep peace there.
India also showed Indonesia their special submarines and a new missile called BrahMos, which Indonesia might buy.
India and Indonesia held the third Defence Ministers’ Dialogue to strengthen their strategic partnership.
Both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime domain awareness, cyber resilience, and joint operational readiness.
They committed to more joint exercises and exchanges to promote interoperability and knowledge sharing.
Indonesia appreciated India’s proposal to establish a Joint Defence Industry Cooperation Committee for technology transfer and joint R&D.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to maritime security and peacekeeping efforts, including in Palestine.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (India) and Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Indonesia)
- What
- Third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation
- When
- November 27, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To deepen strategic partnership, enhance defence cooperation, and promote regional peace and cooperation
- Countries Involved
- India, Indonesia
- Dialogue Name
- India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
- Key Areas of Cooperation
- Maritime domain awareness, cyber resilience, joint operational readiness, defence industry collaboration, submarine development, defence medicine, humanitarian assistance
- Joint Exercises
- Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti, MILAN, Air Manoeuvre Exercises
- Commitments
- Enhancing practical cooperation, officer exchanges, joint training, visits to defence education institutions, maritime security, peacekeeping in Palestine
- Submarine Program
- Scorpene-class submarines built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
- BrahMos Missile Deal
- Indonesia close to finalizing procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
Sources
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