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India and Indonesia Sign Defense and Trade Deals, Including BrahMos Missile
India and Indonesia have finalized a defense deal worth $200 million for the BrahMos missile. The agreement also includes the purchase of Astra missiles and potential collaboration on the Sabang port. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia aimed to strengthen India's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific region, with discussions also covering electric vehicle (EV) technology and other trade agreements. The deals are seen as a move to boost India's defense exports and balance China's influence in the South China Sea.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 6 · Right 5 n = 11
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta, Navbharat Times, Prabhat Khabar, The Lallantop
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, Zee News (Hindi)