Indonesian Navy Chief Admiral Muhammad Ali and Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of India, engaged in extensive discussions aimed at deepening maritime cooperation and strengthening ties between the two close maritime neighbours. Admiral Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of a high-level delegation accompanying President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade 2025.
According to the Indian Navy, the discussions centred on enhancing information sharing, capacity building, and collaboration in the defence industry. “Key areas of focus included advancing joint initiatives like Exercise Samudra Shakti, bolstering operational collaboration, and addressing shared maritime challenges such as piracy and other illegal activities at sea,” said the Navy spokesperson.
The visit also featured engagements at key maritime establishments, including the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) and the Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE). These interactions emphasized enhancing regional collaboration and improving maritime domain awareness. Admiral Muhammad Ali also toured BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), where he exchanged ideas and insights on strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence technology and strategy.
Admiral Muhammad Ali’s engagements with the Indian Navy and other defence stakeholders underline a shared commitment to fostering regional security and ensuring a peaceful maritime environment.
Adm Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff, #IndonesianNavy, was received by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns, New Delhi, on #27Jan 25.
The Principals engaged in interactions to deepen #maritimecooperation & strengthen the bond… pic.twitter.com/xSgeXpwlxX
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 27, 2025
Meanwhile, India and Indonesia are advancing discussions to finalize a $450 million deal for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. On Sunday, a senior Indonesian defence delegation led by Admiral Muhammad Ali was briefed on the capabilities of the BrahMos missile, a precision-strike weapon that has become a key asset for India’s armed forces.
During their visit to the BrahMos Aerospace headquarters, the delegation interacted with Jaiteerth R. Joshi, CEO of the Indo-Russian joint venture, and other senior officials. If the deal is finalized, Indonesia will become the second ASEAN country, after the Philippines, to acquire the BrahMos missile, which boasts a range of 290 kilometers. This agreement marks another milestone in India’s growing defence exports and strategic partnership with Indonesia.
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