In addition to supporting the modernization of the Indonesian Navy, the possible BrahMos deal could also open a new era of cooperation between the two nations.
Indonesian President Prabowo was the chief guest at India’s 75th Republic Day – a testament to growing strategic ties.
A deal would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the potent supersonic missile. The strategic aspects of the BrahMos sale and India’s assistance to Southeast Asian countries should not be minimized.