Indonesia Buys BrahMos & Astra Missiles From India in Historic Defence Deal | Vantage on Firstpost

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting Indonesia where he was given a grand welcome by President Prabowo Subianto. As part of the visit, Indonesia has signed deals to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Astra BVR air-to-air missile. According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Jakarta will receive two batteries of the BrahMos and will work with India on the Astra missile. Currently, India is the only country that operates the Astra. With this deal, India has received its first export order for its home-made air-to-air missile. The Astra can be fired from Su-30 MKI and Tejas. Indonesia also operates the Su-30, making it easy for the India to mate the Astra on the jet. Hem Kaur Saroya tells you more on Vantage on Firstpost. 00:00 - Introduction: PM Modi’s visit to Jakarta and the strengthening of India-Indonesia ties. 01:02 - PM Modi receives Indonesia's highest civilian honor, the "Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna." 02:22 - President Prabowo Subianto admits to "copying" PM Modi’s policy playbooks. 04:44 - Bilateral meetings and the declaration of a "Golden Chapter" in relations. 05:47 - Key deal breakdowns: IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia and healthcare cooperation. 06:12 - Strategic focus: Defense cooperation including BrahMos and Astra missiles. 06:27 - Maritime cooperation: Joint development of Sabang Port and fighting piracy. 07:36 - Critical minerals (Nickel) and industrial partnership for EV manufacturing. 07:55 - Digital partnership: UPI integration and India's support for Indonesia's EVM development. 09:22 - Cultural and historical bonds: Shared heritage from Ramayana, Mahabharata, and popular culture. 11:33 - Upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 12:21 - Deep dive into the defense deals: BrahMos (supersonic cruise missile) and Astra (air-to-air missile). 14:58 - Technical specifications and combat-tested history of the BrahMos missile. 15:30 - Technical specifications of the Astra Mark-1 and its integration with Indonesia's Sukhoi jets. 16:44 - Analysis of India's growing influence as a trusted weapons exporter in the Indo-Pacific --- Narendra Modi | PM Modi | Modi Indonesia Visit | India Indonesia | Prabowo Subianto | BrahMos Missile | Astra Missile | Astra BVR Missile | Firstpost | Vantage | Hem Saroya #narendramodi #pmmodi #indonesia #india #prabowosubianto #brahmos #astramissile #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #hemsaroya Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...