India, Indonesia sign BrahMos missile, critical minerals deals during PM Modi's visit

Prelims-testable facts

• 01India and Indonesia signed agreements on the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
• 02The agreements also cover major defence technology transfers, critical mineral extraction, maritime security, and digital telecom connectivity.
• 03Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present during the meeting where these agreements were established.
• 04India-Indonesia bilateral relations have been enhanced through these landmark agreements in various sectors such as defense, technology, and cultural exchanges.
• 05BrahMos cruise missile system is one of the defence deals signed between India and Indonesia.
• 06Critical minerals are another key area of cooperation under the newly signed agreements.
• 07The agreements also cover maritime infrastructure and electoral technology.
• 08India's Prime Minister Modi visited Indonesia to sign these significant agreements in defence, critical minerals, and other areas.

Trap alerts

• Most people think that BrahMos missile is a new development, but actually it was already being developed by India and Russia before this agreement with Indonesia.
• Most people think that the agreements only cover defence cooperation, but actually they also include critical mineral extraction, maritime security, and digital telecom connectivity.