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Indonesia buys BrahMos supersonic missiles from India to protect waterways

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Indonesia has finalized a deal to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system from India, making it the third Southeast Asian nation to acquire the weapon. This acquisition is seen by analysts as a strategic move to bolster Indonesia's defense capabilities and protect its vital waterways from potential conflicts involving major global powers. The agreement was signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, signaling a deepening of bilateral relations between the two countries. AI

RANK_REASON A significant arms deal between two nations, impacting regional security dynamics. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Indonesia buys BrahMos supersonic missiles from India to protect waterways

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Resty Woro Yuniar ·

    Indonesia-India BrahMos deal buys Jakarta conflict insurance

    Indonesia has become the third Southeast Asian nation – after Vietnam and the Philippines – to buy the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system jointly developed by India and Russia. Analysts say the missiles will play a vital role in protecting Indonesia’s strategic waterways fr…

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