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Indonesia Secures $350M BrahMos Missile Deal with India

3/9/2026

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Indonesia formalized an agreement with India to acquire the BrahMos missile system, valued between $200 million and $350 million, to boost maritime defense.
Indonesian Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait confirmed the deal.
The procurement follows the Philippines' 2022 BrahMos purchase, signaling Indonesia's drive to modernize amid regional security concerns.
The deal underscores India's expanding role as a supplier of advanced missile systems in Southeast Asia.

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Indonesia formalized an agreement with India to acquire the BrahMos missile system, valued between $200 million and $350 million, to boost maritime defense.
Indonesian Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait confirmed the deal.
The procurement follows the Philippines' 2022 BrahMos purchase, signaling Indonesia's drive to modernize amid regional security concerns.
The deal underscores India's expanding role as a supplier of advanced missile systems in Southeast Asia.