Purchase of the BrahMos missile will be among key items on the agenda of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his proposed visit to India for the Republic Day this month.
Indonesian President Will Negotiate On BrahMos Missiles
Purchase of the BrahMos missile will be among key items on the agenda of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his proposed visit to India for the Republic Day this month.
Brahmos Missiles
The BrahMos is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, fighter aircraft. It is a joint venture between the DRDO and the Russian Federation’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, who together have formed BrahMos Aerospace.
India -Indonesia Bilateral Relations
•Hinduism, Buddhism, and later Islam spread to Indonesia from India.
•Indian epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata influence Indonesian folk art and dramas.
•The Bali Yatra festival is celebrated in both countries with enthusiasm.
•Bilateral trade for 2022-23 was USD 38.85 billion, with Indian exports at USD 10.02 billion and imports at USD 28.82 billion.
•India is a major buyer of Indonesian coal, crude palm oil, and other resources.
•India exports refined petroleum, vehicles, agricultural products, and more.
•Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is a joint training exercise between Indian Special Forces and the Indonesian Special Forces.
•Indonesia is India’s largest trade partner in ASEAN region.
•Total Bilateral Trade between both countries stands at around USD 38.85 Billion (during fiscal year 2022-23)
