India's Strategic Shift: BrahMos Deal with Indonesia Raises Questions About Regional Balance The recent announcement that India will supply its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and Astra air to air missiles to Indonesia has sent shockwaves through Southeast Asia, sparking concerns about a potential shift in the regional balance of power.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two day visit to Jakarta underscores New Delhi's efforts to deepen strategic ties with key players in the Global South. The timing of this announcement is no coincidence.
India signed a BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam just last month, and Indonesia has now been added to the list of countries set to benefit from India's advanced military technology.