India is set to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia under a defence agreement valued at approximately $630 million. The India BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia is expected to be formalised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta, further expanding India’s defence exports and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to an Indian government official, Indonesia will become the third country to sign an agreement for the BrahMos missile system. The deal reflects growing defence cooperation between New Delhi and Jakarta at a time of increasing geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific.
The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India and Russia, is one of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles and can be launched from land, sea and air platforms. The package also includes Astra air-to-air missiles, which can be integrated with Indonesia’s Russian-made Sukhoi fighter aircraft, enhancing the country’s aerial defence capabilities.
Indonesia had announced earlier this year that negotiations with India for the BrahMos system were at an advanced stage. Previous estimates valued the agreement between $200 million and $350 million, but the final package is now expected to reach around $630 million with additional equipment and services.
Officials said the agreement will likely include missile systems, supporting infrastructure, operator training, maintenance services and long-term technical assistance. A phased acquisition model is also expected, allowing Indonesia to gradually strengthen its missile capabilities over time.
Prime Minister Modi’s discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are expected to cover maritime security, defence industry cooperation, regional connectivity and broader strategic coordination. The visit is part of Modi’s wider regional tour, which also includes Australia and New Zealand.
The defence agreement highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and Indonesia. Bilateral trade reached $28.15 billion during the 2024-25 financial year, while both countries continue to strengthen cooperation under India’s “Act East” policy and their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
