The much-anticipated announcement about Indonesia’s purchase of the BrahMos missile from India did not happen.

Indonesian President Prabowo was the chief guest at India’s 75th Republic Day – a testament to growing strategic ties.

A recent visit by Indonesia’s Navy Chief Admiral Muhammad Ali to the BrahMos Aerospace headquarters showcased the missile's capabilities, underscoring Indonesia's interest in bolstering its military modernization.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26. He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is an opportunity for Asia’s two giant democracies to start working together to promote shared values on human rights.

"This deployment reaffirms our shared commitment to maintaining a secure maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region," said General Paramesh Sivamani.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for an additional three years.

Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by a high-powered delegation of six cabinet ministers, senior officials and a very large business contingent, arrived in India on Thursday night on a four-day state visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to India has been hailed as a resounding success, further strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two nations. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita,

Indonesia strengthened its strategic partnership with India in the digital economy sector at the 3rd Indonesia-India CEOs Forum on January 25, 2026, in New

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House and a former ambassador of India, New Delhi.

Last year, the central banks of India and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding on using local currencies for trade.

India and Indonesia strengthen defence and economic ties, pledging cooperation in trade, security, and renewable energy during President Subianto's visit.