India and Indonesia Deepen Defence and Trade Ties with BrahMos Deal and Sabang Access

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India and Indonesia have strengthened their bilateral partnership through a series of significant agreements covering defence, trade, and strategic access. Indonesia is set to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a major defence export milestone for India. The two countries also discussed Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) technology sharing as part of broader cooperation. A key strategic element is India gaining access to the Sabang port, which sits at the northern tip of the Strait of Malacca — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors. This access is seen as a significant geopolitical move, enhancing India's naval presence in a critical Indo-Pacific chokepoint.

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