Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

India and Indonesia strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by signing 14 agreements covering defence, maritime security, trade, digital payments, education, space, critical minerals, and other strategic sectors. As part of the defence cooperation, Indonesia decided to procure India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and Astra Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAMs). These agreements were announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta in July 2026. The partnership also reinforces cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, promotes regional stability, and expands India's growing defence exports and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia.