Relevance: GS-2/GS-3 (International Relations; Defence Technology)
• Source: Defence Ministry; Media Reports
India–Indonesia Defence Dialogue: Progress on BrahMos Export Deal
At the 3rd India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, both nations discussed final details for Indonesia’s procurement of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, signalling progress toward a major defence export deal for India.
About the BrahMos Missile
- Jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and Russia’s NPOM.
- Type: Supersonic cruise missile (land/sea/air variants).
- Speed: Mach 2.8–3.
- Current range: Upgraded from 290 km to 500 km (land-attack) and 400 km (ship-launched).
- Used operationally in all three Indian defence services.
India–Indonesia Deal
- Indonesia is set to become the second Southeast Asian country after the Philippines to purchase BrahMos.
- Jakarta seeks the BrahMos NG and coastal defence batteries to strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
- Both sides also discussed defence medicine, technology transfer, and training cooperation.
Other Countries Interested in BrahMos
| Country | Status / Interest |
|---|---|
| Philippines | First to procure BrahMos (3 coastal defence batteries). |
| Vietnam | Expressed long-term interest. |
| UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman | Potential or ongoing discussions. |
Strengthens India’s role as a responsible defence exporter and boosts the Make in India defence ecosystem.
Exam Hook – Prelims Question
Q. The BrahMos missile is:
(a) A hypersonic ballistic missile
(b) A subsonic cruise missile
(c) A supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia
(d) An anti-satellite missile
Answer: (c)
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