BrahMos Deal Worth £340 Million Nears Completion As India And Indonesia Iron Out Financial Terms
India and Indonesia have finalised negotiations for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, with the contract expected to be signed in early fiscal 2026-27.
The deal, valued at approximately £340 million, will see Indonesia acquire the jointly developed India-Russia missile system, marking a significant milestone in New Delhi's defence export strategy.
Both countries are currently working out funding details and a phased acquisition plan proposed by Jakarta.
Negotiations with Indonesia have concluded, with New Delhi awaiting a formal No-Objection Certificate from Russia following verbal assurance provided by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh during a meeting in December 2025.
Once the Russian paperwork is formally received, the signing of the contract with Indonesia will follow swiftly.
The supersonic BrahMos missile system has attracted significant international attention following its deployment during India's conflict with Pakistan in May 2025.
Indonesia would become the second country to purchase BrahMos after the Philippines, which signed a £290 million contract in 2022. All export versions of the BrahMos come with a ceiling of 290 km range and the missile flies at three times the speed of sound.
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos production facilities in Delhi during the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in November 2025.
The Indonesian side showed strong interest in the naval version, which is expected to be delivered first, while also evaluating the air-launched variant for integration with their Su-30 fighter jets.
A notable feature of this agreement is the Transfer of Technology clause, which will allow Indonesia to manufacture certain components of the BrahMos system locally.
For India, the deal aligns with its target to achieve £4. 8 billion in annual defence exports by 2028-29.
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