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Indonesia has secured a deal with India for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, estimated between $350-450 million. This agreement emerged from the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue and positions Indonesia as the second Southeast Asian country to adopt this system.

The BrahMos, which demonstrated its capabilities during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, boasts a range of 290 kilometers, crucial for Indonesia's maritime defense against increasing Chinese assertiveness in the Natuna Sea. The deal emphasizes Indonesia's strategic partnership with India and its commitment to bolstering national defense, with a defense budget of approximately $19.9 billion for 2026.