One of Türkiye's leading defense industry companies ROKETSANheld in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia Indo Defense Fair signed an important cooperation within the scope of. PT Republic Defense Indonesia Procurement and joint production of ATMACA anti-ship missiles Two new agreements were signed for. These agreements strengthen Türkiye's rise in defense industry exports and its strategic position in the Southeast Asian market.
Strengthening Strategic Ties in Southeast Asia
ROKETSAN General Manager Murat İkinci announced this important development in a post he made on his official X account. İkinci said, “We are strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia! We signed two major contracts with PT Republik Defence Indonesia for the supply of ATMACA anti-ship missiles and joint production initiatives at Indo Defence. These agreements constitute an important step towards strengthening Indonesia’s naval forces and developing the local defense industry.”, emphasizing the meaning of the cooperation for both Türkiye and Indonesia.
Indonesia's intention to procure ATMACA missiles from ROKETSAN was reflected in the press in early 2024. In March 2024, it was announced that Indonesia's local defense company PT Republik Defensindo signed a contract for the procurement of ATMACA anti-ship missiles. According to news from Janes, with this contract, 45 anti-ship missiles It will join the Indonesian Navy's inventory.
This supply is Indonesia’s long-standing “Minimum Essential Force (MEF)” modernization program It holds an important place in the scope. The introduction of the part of the modernization program that includes anti-ship missiles was made via the KRI Singa (FPB-57) patrol boat and the ATMACA missile developed by ROKETSAN was especially mentioned in this introduction. It is stated that steps will be taken in the upcoming period within the scope of the “MEF” modernization program, which also includes the Indonesian Navy’s Fatahillah class corvettes, and that work is ongoing to include new platforms in the inventory for 2045, the date when the country’s independence will be celebrated 100 years ago.
ATMACA Missile: The New Force Multiplier at Sea
Developed by ROKETSAN ATMACA Missile, stands out as an advanced technology anti-ship missile that meets the requirements of modern naval warfare. This missile can be used in all weather conditions, resistance to countermeasures, target update, re-attack and mission abort capabilities has critical features such as.
ATMACA can be extremely effective against both fixed and moving targets thanks to its advanced mission planning system (3D routing). While heading towards its target, it uses the Global Positioning System (GPS), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Barometric Altimeter and Radar Altimeter subsystems. In order to find its target with high accuracy, active radar seeker uses.
KTJ-3200 ATMACA, powered by its engine, A range of over 220 kilometers It also poses a great threat to targets beyond line of sight. Behind its target update, re-attack and mission abort capabilities, it has advanced and modern data link technology. In addition, the system, which can present a mission profile, also has operational modes such as target timing, target hitting and target engagement.
The structural design of ATMACA is also remarkable. The guided missile was designed to reduce its weight and increase its structural strength in line with developing technologies. composite material technologies It was designed using these technologies and maximum use was made of them in the production of the missile.
ROKETSAN's Future Vision
ROKETSAN aims to further develop ATMACA's capabilities in the coming period. In this context, Infrared Seeker (IIR) ve Dual Seeker Head It is planned to develop versions with different hardware such as versions that can be launched from submarines and vertical launch systems and platform diversity will be increased. ROKETSAN continues its work with high motivation to further increase ATMACA's high nationalization rate in the coming period and to reduce external dependency to the maximum level. This vision reinforces Türkiye's goal of becoming a global player in the defense industry.
