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BrahMos Missile Technology: India and Indonesia Discuss Defense Cooperation.
According to information published by Antara on December 17, 2024, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of India, recently visited Jakarta to explore opportunities for collaboration on BrahMos missile technology. He held discussions with Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, focusing on strengthening defense ties between the two countries.
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India and Indonesia discuss potential collaboration on BrahMos missiles and joint naval advancements. (Picture source: Indonesian MoD)
During his visit, Admiral Tripathi met Admiral Ali at the Indonesian Navy Headquarters in Cilangkap, Jakarta. Discussions centered on potential defense technology partnerships, including the BrahMos missile system. Admiral Ali acknowledged the relevance of the BrahMos missile as a topic of discussion but clarified that procurement decisions are the responsibility of the Ministry of Defense. He emphasized that all options are being reviewed, and no final decisions have been made.
Admiral Ali also highlighted broader defense cooperation, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations' navies. He noted ongoing joint patrols in border waters and regular bilateral and multilateral training exercises. He reaffirmed the intention to deepen collaboration across various domains of defense.
Later, Admiral Tripathi met with Defense Minister Sjafrie to discuss enhancing bilateral defense relations. Topics included joint naval exercises, ship development, and combined maritime security operations. The potential for advanced technology collaboration, particularly the BrahMos missile, was identified as an area of mutual interest.
Brahmos missile
India has been actively promoting the export of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as part of its broader strategy to enhance defense exports and establish itself as a significant player in the global arms market. A key milestone in this effort was the $375 million deal with the Philippines in January 2022, marking India's largest defense export contract to date.
India is engaged in discussions with over a dozen countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, to expand the export of the BrahMos missile system. These exports are not merely economic endeavors but also serve strategic purposes, enhancing defense ties with partner nations and counterbalancing regional threats, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, where China’s military assertiveness has been a growing concern.