Indonesia Signs Deal With India to Purchase BrahMos Missile System
NEW DELHI, India — Indonesia has reached an agreement with India to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system as part of efforts to modernize its military capabilities, particularly in the maritime domain, officials said Monday.
Rico Ricardo Sirait, a spokesperson for Indonesia’s Defense Ministry, confirmed the agreement, saying the acquisition is intended to strengthen the country’s defense posture and enhance its naval capabilities.
The deal follows extended discussions between the two countries over the sale of the missile system, which is produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between the governments of India and Russia. Negotiations intensified after a series of high-level engagements, including talks held during the India-Indonesia Defense Ministers’ Dialogue in 2025.
With the agreement, Indonesia becomes the second international customer for the BrahMos missile after the Philippines. In January 2022, Manila signed a $375 million contract with India for three shore-based anti-ship BrahMos missile batteries. Deliveries of the first systems began in 2024.
Philippine military officials have described the missile system as a significant enhancement to the country’s defense capabilities and have indicated interest in acquiring additional units. The deal with the Philippines also helped spur broader regional interest in the BrahMos system.
The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile capable of being launched from multiple platforms, including submarines, ships, aircraft and land-based systems. Jointly developed by India and Russia, the missile is a core component of India’s armed forces and is currently deployed by the country’s army, navy and air force.
The weapon system was also used during the four-day conflict under Operation Sindoor, where it was employed in strikes against Pakistani air bases and other military targets.
Following its operational use, India’s Defense Ministry approved additional procurement of BrahMos missiles for the Indian Navy’s warships, as well as ground- and air-launched versions for the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Navy plans to deploy the missiles on its Veer-class warships, while the Indian Air Force operates the system on its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.
Equipped with advanced guidance and control technology, the BrahMos missile is designed for high-speed flight stability and precision strikes against enemy targets. (Source: IANS)
