Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Indonesia's Defence Minister to Visit India for BrahMos Missile Deal
Indonesia wants to buy fast, powerful BrahMos missiles from India to protect its waters.
The Defence Ministers of both countries will talk about this next week.
This deal could help India become a top arms exporter.
Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to visit India from 26-28 November
Visit aims to accelerate BrahMos supersonic cruise missile export deal
BrahMos versatile for land, sea, and air launches, one of the world's fastest
Indonesia seeks to diversify arms sources, strengthen maritime capabilities
Deal expected to be in the $600-800 million range
- Who
- Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- What
- Discuss BrahMos supersonic cruise missile export deal
- When
- 26-28 November 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen Indonesia's maritime capabilities and diversify its arms sources
Proponents of the Deal
Opponents of the Deal
Geopolitical Significance
Proponents of the Deal
Strengthens Indonesia's maritime capabilities and strategic position
Opponents of the Deal
Potential regional arms race and tension
Economic Impact
Proponents of the Deal
Boosts India's defence exports and industry
Opponents of the Deal
Potential strain on Indonesia's defence budget
- Missile Type
- BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
- Manufacturer
- BrahMos Aerospace (Indo-Russian joint venture)
- Launch Capabilities
- Land, sea, and air
- Previous Deal
- First battery delivered to the Philippines in 2022