Indonesia's Prabowo and India's Modi meet to discuss expanding economic and defense ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met in Jakarta to strengthen economic and defense ties. The leaders finalized a deal for Indonesia to acquire Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
Why it matters
The defense agreement marks a significant shift in regional security cooperation and bilateral relations between two major Asian powers.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is greeted by Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto during the welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is greeted by Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto as traditional dancers perform during the welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) School children wave Indian and Indonesian national flags during the welcoming ceremony for India's Prime Minister Narendra ahead of his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto inspect honor guards during the welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, inspects honor guards with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto during the welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) Indonesia India 1 of 6 India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is greeted by Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto during the welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto sealed a major defense deal on Tuesday, allowing Jakarta to acquire the Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
The article reports on a diplomatic meeting and a specific defense contract using neutral, wire-service style language.
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