India and Indonesia signed a missile cooperation agreement for Astra air-to-air missiles, potentially opening a significant export market. Indonesia may also procure BrahMos systems, enhancing India's defense export capabilities.
A landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district killed one person and injured seven. Two Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush in Manipur. India will supply BrahMos and Astra missiles to Indonesia, with both nations expected to sign eight agreements.
Malaysia is seeking €226 million from Norway for direct losses and additional costs after Norway abruptly withdrew export licenses for Naval Strike Missiles, citing a new policy on defense exports. The 2018 deal with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace was cancelled, provoking a furious response from Malaysian leaders.
US President Trump defended a new MOU with Iran, stating it's unfair for Tehran to lack ballistic missiles if regional rivals possess them. He differentiated missile threats from nuclear ones, with follow-up talks planned.
Malaysia's Defense Minister Khaled criticizes international double standards after facing pressure over a contract dispute, highlighting unequal treatment of developing vs. powerful nations.
