India-Indonesia Defence Deals Boost Strategic Autonomy

India and Indonesia have strengthened their friendship by signing important defence deals.

India's Prime Minister Modi visited Indonesia and received the country's highest civilian award.

They agreed to sell advanced missiles, like the BrahMos, to Indonesia.

This deal is worth about $630 million.

The BrahMos missile is very fast and can be used from land, sea, and air.

This partnership helps Indonesia protect its coasts and important sea routes.

It also shows that Indonesia wants to be independent and not controlled by bigger countries like China or the U.S. The deal is seen as a way for Indonesia to be stronger in the Indo-Pacific region.