Current context: On 8 July 2026, India and Indonesia signed 14 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and strategic agreements during the official visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to India, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
- A major highlight of the visit was Indonesia's decision to procure BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missiles, boosting India's defence exports and strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing under the 'Make in India' and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
- The agreements aim to strengthen defence cooperation, including military training, joint exercises, defence industry collaboration, maritime security, and technology transfer, while enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries.
- The two nations also expanded cooperation in trade and investment, digital technology, healthcare, education, space, agriculture, disaster management, and cultural exchanges, promoting comprehensive bilateral development.
- India and Indonesia share strong historical and strategic ties as maritime neighbours and members of regional groupings such as the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), East Asia Summit (EAS), and G20. The agreements further deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Question:
Q1. Which of the following indigenous missile systems were included in the defence agreements signed between India and Indonesia on 8 July 2026?a) Agni and Prithvi
b) Akash and Nag
c) BrahMos and Astra
d) Pinaka and Helina
Answer:c) On 8 July 2026, India and Indonesia strengthened their defence partnership through agreements for the procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missiles.
c) BrahMos and Astra
d) Pinaka and Helina
Answer:c) On 8 July 2026, India and Indonesia strengthened their defence partnership through agreements for the procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missiles.
