The sale of BrahMos missiles was not a major topic of conversation during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent trip to India. Despite the high level of interest in the possible deal, which is estimated to be worth ₹3,800 crore (roughly $450 million), sources say Indonesia has asked for more time to consider the options.
During President Prabowo’s visit, which took place during India’s Republic Day celebrations, no official contract for the sale of BrahMos missiles was signed, despite ongoing negotiations.
Admiral Muhammad Ali, the head of the Indonesian Navy, was part of a high-level defense delegation that came to BrahMos Aerospace to examine the capabilities of the missile. Despite their interactions with Indian officials, they departed without concluding any agreements.
In order to continue talks on the BrahMos agreement and look into more extensive defense cooperation projects, Indonesia intends to send another defense delegation to India shortly.
Indonesia’s financial limitations and worries about China’s possible response to the purchase of cutting-edge weapons like the BrahMos missile are partially to blame for the deal’s delay. India might provide a line of credit to help with the purchase, but Indonesian officials want more talks before making a commitment.
Both countries have pledged to strengthen cooperation in a number of defense areas, such as manufacturing capabilities and maritime security, even though the BrahMos deal is still pending.
Although there are still many obstacles to overcome before a deal can be finalized, Indonesia is clearly interested in purchasing the BrahMos missile system. Additional discussions are expected in the
