3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

• 28 Nov 2025

Source: AIR

India’s Defence Minister co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue with the Indonesian Defence Minister in New Delhi. The dialogue assessed regional security, addressed multilateral issues, and identified new defence cooperation avenues, highlighting the strengthening strategic commitment between India and Indonesia. 

• Key Outcomes: 
  • Indo-Pacific Cooperation: India and Indonesia reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, noting alignment between the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.  
    • They agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime awareness, cyber resilience, and through multilateral bodies like the Indian Ocean Rim Association. 
  • Defence and Industry Collaboration: Indonesia welcomed India’s proposal to set up a Joint Defence Industry Cooperation Committee to strengthen technology transfer, joint research and development, certification harmonisation, and supply-chain linkages. 
  • Military-to-Military Engagements: India and Indonesia highlighted the progress in joint exercises across land, maritime, and air forces, including Super Garuda Shield, Ex Garuda Shakti, Ex Samudra Shakti, MILAN, and upcoming Air Manoeuvre Exercises. 
• India-Indonesia Relations:  
  • Indonesia’s strategic location in the Indo-Pacific, overseeing vital sea lanes like the Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok Straits, makes it an essential partner for maritime security and regional trade flow. 
  • Bilateral trade between India and Indonesia reached USD 38.8 billion in 2022–23, underscoring the depth of their economic engagement. 
  • Prospects such as the USD 450 million BrahMos missile deal and expanding defence collaboration further reflect the strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two countries. 

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