Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 9: Indonesia has reached an agreement with India to purchase the BrahMos missile system as part of its efforts to modernise military equipment, particularly in the maritime domain.

The development was confirmed by Rico Ricardo Sirait, who said the deal forms part of Jakarta’s broader push to strengthen its defence capabilities. He noted that enhancing maritime security remains a priority for the country.

The missile is produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a defence company jointly owned by the governments of India and Russia. Discussions over the sale had been underway for several years and gained momentum following high-level engagements, including talks during the India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue 2025.

With the agreement, Indonesia becomes the second foreign buyer of the BrahMos system after the Philippines. In January 2022, Manila signed a $375 million contract for three shore-based anti-ship BrahMos batteries, with deliveries beginning in 2024. Philippine military officials have described the system as a major boost to their defence capability and have expressed interest in acquiring additional units.

The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft and land-based platforms, making it one of the key weapons in the arsenal of the Indian Armed Forces.

The missile system was also reportedly used during Operation Sindoor, a four-day conflict in which strikes were carried out on Pakistani air bases and other military installations. Following the operation, the Ministry of Defence approved additional orders for BrahMos systems for the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.

The Indian Navy plans to deploy the missile on its Veer-class warships, while the Air Force has integrated the system with its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet. Known for its advanced guidance and control systems, the BrahMos missile is designed for high-speed flight stability and precision strikes.