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On 7 July 2026, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta, Indonesia and India officially signed a contract for the BrahMos missile system. The agreement, signed between BrahMos Aerospace and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, makes Indonesia the second export customer for the supersonic cruise missile after the Philippines. No details on contract value, missile quantity, or delivery schedule have been released. The deal aligns with Indonesia's efforts to strengthen its anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy along key maritime chokepoints such as the Malacca, Makassar, Sunda, and Lombok Straits. Indonesia previously operated the Russian-made Yakhont missile, on which BrahMos is based, but those systems may no longer be operational. The acquisition follows regional trends, with the Philippines already deploying BrahMos and Vietnam discussing a potential purchase.
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By: Fauzan Malufti Source: Naval News
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On 7 July, after months of reports that the two countries were finalizing an agreement, Indonesia and India officially signed and announced a contract for the BrahMos missile system.
The announcement took place in Jakarta during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, marking a significant step forward in defense ties between the two nations. The deal also positions Indonesia as the second export customer for the supersonic missile system, following the Philippines.
The contract was signed between BrahMos Aerospace and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. Neither party has yet released further details regarding the contract value, the number of missiles to be procured, or the delivery schedule.
Indian Prime Minister and Indonesian President announcing the BrahMos Missile deal in Jakarta Image credit: Indonesia Presidential Secretariat
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In recent years, Indonesian military planners have increasingly emphasized the need to procure coastal defense systems, including land-based anti-ship missiles, to strengthen an anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. This focus is particularly aimed at protecting the country’s Archipelagic Sea Lanes and key maritime chokepoints, including the Malacca, Makassar, Sunda, and Lombok Straits.
If Indonesia proceeds with the BrahMos acquisition, it would not be the first time the country operates a supersonic anti-ship missile. The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) previously fielded the Russian-made Yakhont—the export version of the P-800 Oniks, on which the BrahMos was developed. The Indonesian Navy successfully launched Yakhont missiles during two SINKEX exercises in 2011 and 2012 from a Van Speijk-class frigate, KRI Oswald Siahaan (354). However, no subsequent Yakhont launches have been publicly reported, leading to speculation that the Indonesian Navy may no longer possess operational Yakhont missiles or a launch-capable platform.
Indonesia would also not be the first Southeast Asian country to field land-based anti-ship missiles. The Philippines ordered BrahMos in 2022 and publicly showcased the system for the first time last November.
Vietnam has also operated the Soviet/Russian-made 4K44 Redut, 4K51 Rubezh, and K-300P Bastion-P coastal defense systems. The latter uses the P-800 Oniks/Yakhont missile, and Vietnam has already begun discussions with India about a possible BrahMos procurement.
Tags: Brahmos, India, Indonesia
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Fauzan Malufti is a defence analyst based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With a strong interest in military affairs, modernisation, and diplomacy, Fauzan has written extensively on Indonesia's defence landscape. He also runs an English-speaking Twitter account that focuses on discussing defence-related matters concerning Indonesia.
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