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India to supply Indonesia with long-range missiles

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Prabowo Subianto *Narendra Modi BrahMos missile system Indonesia Merdeka Palace

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Jul 5 – Jul 11

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South China Morning PostYesterday

India to supply Indonesia with long-range missiles

During a three-day state visit to Jakarta, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto agreed to deepen ties in defense, critical minerals, and other areas. A key outcome of the visit was an agreement for "cooperation on BrahMos system," which will result in India supplying Indonesia with long-range missiles. An Indian official confirmed the missile supply on Tuesday. The deal on the BrahMos missile system was a primary focus of the leaders' discussions.

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Indonesia’s Prabowo and India’s Modi meet to discuss expanding economic and defense ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to strengthen strategic ties between the two Asian democracies. Their discussions focused on expanding economic and defense cooperation, including trade, investment, food and energy security, critical minerals, and capacity building in health and education. The leaders also addressed defense and security, with Indonesia expressing interest in acquiring India's BrahMos missile system and discussing maritime security. The visit, Modi's second to Indonesia as prime minister, is expected to result in the announcement of eight agreements and several memorandums of understanding. Additionally, a digital commerce platform inspired by India's model is planned for launch.

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President Prabowo Subianto is hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to discuss strengthening strategic ties.

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Discussions will focus on defense and security, trade and investment, food security, energy security, critical minerals, and capacity building.

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Modi's visit marks his second trip to Indonesia as prime minister.

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This is the first stop of Modi's overseas visit to Indo Pacific nations, including Australia and New Zealand.

May 3 – May 9

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South China Morning PostMay 3

Takaichi bound for Australia to strengthen economic, security ties

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting Australia for three days to bolster economic and security cooperation. The visit, beginning late Sunday local time in Canberra, will prioritize defense, critical minerals, and economic security. This engagement reflects growing concerns in both nations regarding the evolving regional security and economic landscape, with Japan adopting a more assertive military posture. The strengthening alliance includes increased joint military exercises and technology sharing, exemplified by Australia's purchase of Japanese naval vessels. This deal signifies a shift in Japan's defense strategy and aims to foster future defense equipment exports. The visit underscores the strategic importance of the Japan-Australia relationship amidst a changing Asia-Pacific region.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to arrive in Canberra for a three-day visit focused on defense and economic security.

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Australia has decided to purchase Japanese naval vessels as part of a multibillion-dollar deal.

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Japan and Australia will pursue cooperation in unstaffed systems, cyber, space, and joint production of defense equipment.

— Shinjiro Koizumi

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The security environment in the Asia-Pacific region is increasingly severe.

— Shinjiro Koizumi

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Japan views the naval vessel deal as a potential foundation for exports to nations such as New Zealand or India.