Indonesia One Step Closer to Procuring Neighbouring Countries' Missiles, Latest Update
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Indian government has revealed that Indonesia’s procurement process for the BrahMos missile system is in its final stages. Meanwhile, a similar agreement with Vietnam is said to have been signed and is awaiting official announcement.
“My understanding is that agreements with both Indonesia and Vietnam are in the final stages, and for Vietnam, I understand the deal has already been signed, though not yet publicly announced,” Indian Defence Minister Rajesh Kumar Singh told Hindustan Times on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Indonesia previously stated it signed a deal with India for BrahMos missile systems in March. However, the contract values between Indonesia and India, as well as Vietnam and India, remain undisclosed.
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia. Before Indonesia and Vietnam, the Philippines became the first foreign buyer after signing a US$375 million contract in 2022.
Singh stressed that advanced defence technology transfers are only conducted with trusted nations that have strong relations with India.
“Clearly, you share technology with those you trust,” he said.
He added that India is committed to ASEAN nations and ready to expand defence cooperation in the region.
“We treat all of you as ‘friendly foreign nations’ with whom we can share advanced defence technology,” he stated.
According to Singh, defence sector resilience has become a strategic necessity amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, global conflicts, supply chain disruptions, and technological competition.
“Resilience has become one of the defining strategic requirements of our time,” he said.
He also emphasised the importance of building a robust defence industrial ecosystem that does not rely on fragile supply chains.
“The lessons from recent years are clear. Defence readiness cannot depend on fragile or overly concentrated supply chains. Countries now need a resilient, trustworthy, diversified, and technologically adaptive defence industrial ecosystem,” Singh said.
Over the past decade, India has undertaken major defence reforms, including greater private sector involvement, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and boosting defence exports.
He noted that India has evolved into a reliable defence manufacturing hub capable of producing various weapon systems, including missiles, fighter jets, and main battle tanks.
“Our goal is not to create exclusive blocs but inclusive and reliable partnerships that strengthen collective security and reduce strategic vulnerabilities,” he concluded.