Sukhoi-30s & F-16s Escort Modi's Plane in Indonesian Welcome
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Why in news
PM Modi's visit to Indonesia to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and finalize the sale of BrahMos missile systems.
Background
Indonesia has agreed to purchase the BrahMos missile system from India. The Philippines became the first foreign buyer of the system in 2022. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia was established in 2018.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBrahMos: A supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India (DRDO) and Russia (NPO Mashin).
- Intl. orgComprehensive Strategic Partnership: A high-level diplomatic framework established between India and Indonesia in 2018.
- FactPhilippines: The first foreign nation to purchase the BrahMos missile system in 2022.
- PostPrabowo Subianto: The current President of Indonesia.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of India's defence exports to ASEAN nations like Indonesia strengthens India's position as a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing defense exports with regional stability and non-alignment principles.
- Defense diplomacy: Leveraging BrahMos sales to create long-term maintenance and training dependencies.
Keywords: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership · Defense Diplomacy · Net Security Provider · Indo-Pacific · Strategic Autonomy
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