Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto wish list includes BrahMos missiles

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto plans to discuss the purchase of BrahMos missiles during his upcoming visit to India for Republic Day, aiming to import the supersonic cruise missile developed by BrahMos Aerospace. Jakarta could become the third customer in Southeast Asia for the missile system, following the Philippines and Vietnam, with potential discussions on maintenance support for Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi30 fighter jets. Prabowo’s previous visit in 2020 included talks on BrahMos, but budget constraints delayed a deal, while current challenges in Su30 maintenance post Russia-Ukraine war may prompt seeking India’s assistance.

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