India and Indonesia have reached in-principle agreements for the procurement of an additional battery of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and Astra Mk-1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, marking another milestone in the growing defence partnership between the two countries.
Read updates from PM Modi in Indonesia on July 7, 2026 A senior government official, who has confirmed the development, said that the understandings reflect the intent of both sides to proceed with the acquisitions, while the detailed commercial negotiations and contracts will now be worked out.
Another BrahMos battery “Indonesia had earlier agreed to procure one BrahMos battery and has now decided to acquire one more.
The latest understanding expands the scope of the proposed deal, with the exact quantities and contractual details to be finalised in the next stage of negotiations,” the official added.
PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna' in Jakarta The two countries have also reached an overarching agreement for the procurement of Astra Mk-1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for Indonesia’s fleet of Su-30 fighter aircraft.
The number of missiles to be acquired will be determined during the contract negotiations, the official added.
During PM’s visit The agreements were finalised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia, following sustained engagement between the two countries.
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited India in November 2025 for discussions on the BrahMos missile deal, paving the way for the current understanding.
India in talks to sell BrahMos missile, Akashteer air defence system to the UAE, sources say Under the proposed arrangement, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), which manufactures the Astra missile, will integrate the weapon system with the Indonesian Air Force’s Su-30 fighters.
The Astra Mk-1 is already in operational service with the Indian Air Force and is powered by a solid rocket motor, offering an engagement range of approximately 80-110 kilometres.
The Astra Mk-2, a longer-range variant of the indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, is in the final phase of development and flight trials.
The missile has already received clearance from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), paving the way for its eventual induction into service following the successful completion of trials.
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Singh The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia, has a range of over 290 kilometres and travels at speeds of up to Mach 2.8.
Strengthens defence exports The development further strengthens India’s defence export ambitions.
India is currently preparing to deliver the third and final consignment of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines under the $375 million contract signed in 2022, while discussions are also under way with Vietnam, Malaysia and several other countries for potential exports of the missile system.
Defence experts believe the successful operational use of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor, where it accurately struck Pakistani airbases, has significantly enhanced international confidence in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
