The worldwide demand for India’s defense technology is rising exponentially, led by the BrahMos missile. It is to be noted that BrahMos is one of the most advanced and sought-after weapons systems anywhere.
Recognized for its accuracy, speed, and flexibility, the BrahMos missile has generated interest from countries wishing to bolster their strategic capabilities.
Who is the world’s largest Muslim country acquiring the missile?
In what could be a major boost for the indigenous defence industry, India and Indonesia are moving closer towards signing the deal for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Defence sources informed THE news agency ANI that nearly all the processes in the discussions have finished, and now just a green light from the Russian side is needed to proceed to the signing of the contract.
When is the deal expected to be finalized?
India and Indonesia, the largest Muslim populations in the world, have been talking about this arrangement for a considerable period. The issue was discussed thoroughly during a high-level visit in January of this year when the highly-ranked Indonesian political and military leadership visited New Delhi. India has already succeeded in selling the missiles to the Philippines and hopes to broaden the market for the unique weapon system, which has also proven its capabilities in warfare in the recent India-Pakistan conflict in May of this year.
Recently, senior Indian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, traveled to Indonesia. His visit underscored the increasing defence collaboration between India and Indonesia.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- India and Indonesia are moving closer towards signing the deal for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
- Defence sources informed the news agency ANI that nearly all the processes in the discussions have finished.
- Senior Indian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, traveled to Indonesia.
- . India had signed a deal worth around Rs 3,500 crore with the Philippines a few years ago.
The state visit of President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia to India in January paved the way for greater collaboration between the military of Indonesia and India. India had signed a deal worth around Rs 3,500 crore with the Philippines a few years ago and has since then also delivered the missiles and the systems required thereof. The deal was watched closely in international circles as it was seen as a step by the Philippines to arm itself to protect its interests in the region.