Türkiye and Indonesia have signed an important cooperation in the field of defense industry. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan'of Malezya after his visit to Indonesia between the two countries with the passing of 13 different agreements was signed. Among these agreements Baykar's cooperation outside, ROKETSAN and Indonesia-based Republikorp between Establishment of a joint venture company to focus on missile production There is also.
Strategic Cooperation in Defense Industry
According to the agreement, in Indonesia anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles will be producedThe main objectives of this joint venture will be:
- Technology transfer: Bringing the advanced technology of the Turkish defense industry to Indonesia.
- Increasing domestic production capacity: By reducing Indonesia's dependence on foreign defense industry own local production become capable of doing.
- Engineer and technician training: To increase the knowledge and skills of Indonesian defense industry employees Organizing training programs.
This partnership, It will make a major contribution to Indonesia's localization drive in the defense industry and between the two countries will deepen military cooperation.
Indonesian Ministry of Defense Interest in ATMACA Missile
Indonesian Ministry of Defence, He showed his interest in Turkey's ATMACA anti-ship missile with a post he made on his official X account.. The year 2024 In march After this sharing, Indonesia and Turkey reportedly to cooperate on ATMACA missiles.
It did not take long for this interest to turn into a concrete agreement. Indonesia's local defense industry company PT Republik Defensindo signs contract for ATMACA anti-ship missile supply. Janes According to the news report, the agreement includes 45 ATMACA missiles to be delivered to Indonesian Navy.
MEF Modernization Program and ATMACA Missile
Indonesia, Minimum Essential Force (MEF) named after defence modernisation programme has been continuing for a long time. In this context The ATMACA missile, one of the important products of the Turkish defense industry, will enter the Indonesian inventory and contribute to the modernization of the navy..
- Introduction of ATMACA, KRI Singa (FPB-57) patrol boat was carried out via.
- Fatahillah class corvettes are also expected to be included in the modernization process.
Indonesian Navy, Until 2045 aims to increase defence capacity. In line with this goal, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the country's independence, it is planned to include new generation platforms in the inventory..
Türkiye-Indonesia Defense Cooperation Deepens
This agreement between ROKETSAN and Republikorp is only missile production not only covering, It is considered as a step that will lay the foundation for larger projects in the defense industry.. Transferring the experience Turkey has gained in the defense industry to friendly and allied countries, It is also seen as an important development in terms of defense exports..
With this agreement As defense cooperation between Türkiye and Indonesia deepens, an important step has been taken in the process of developing Indonesia's own defense capacity..
