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Modi in Indonesia: India forming a BrahMos belt in Chinas backyard

India's potential BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia could forge a significant coastal defence network across Southeast Asia. This growing 'BrahMos belt,' already including the Philippines and Vietnam, offers regional powers a potent deterrent against China's maritime assertiveness. As US security assurances waver, these missile deployments provide a crucial, independent defence option, reshaping the military balance in the vital South China Sea.

4 Jul 2026 2:26 pm