Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Indonesia’s highest honour, the Bintang Adipurna, by President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday for strengthening India-Indonesia ties
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India’s missile diplomacy has gathered pace as Indonesia signed initial agreements to purchase BrahMos supersonic missiles and Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta on Tuesday. Both missiles were successfully deployed by the Indian armed forces to target Pakistan’s defence installations and terror infrastructure in the four-day-long Operation Sindoor.The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle-proven missiles, people aware of the developments remarked.A joint statement issued by the two countries said that both PM Narendra Modi and President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, “welcomed the elevation of defence cooperation, including through cooperation on BrahMos missile system, and the air-to-air missile co-operation agreement.”Sources said Indonesia has agreed to buy two batteries of BrahMos missiles, which is one more than they previously wanted and discussed during initial interactions with the Indian government over the last three years.
