JakartaPost-Feb 13
Turkey and Indonesia have agreed to elevate defense industry cooperation following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s state visit on Wednesday by signing several agreements to “expand collaboration beyond procurement” in a bid to “strengthen national defense, enhance strategic autonomy in defense industry and contribute to global peace and stability”. In collaboration with the Indonesian Defense Ministry, several Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems will be manufactured in the country, including up to 60 sets of Bayraktar TB3 Medium-Altitute Long-Endurance (MALE) systems and up to nine sets of Bayraktar Akinci High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) systems. According to an agreement between Turkish drone maker Baykar Makina and Indonesian private weapons company PT Republikorp, Baykar will contribute to manufacturing, technology transfer and training, while PT Republikorp will ensure regulatory compliance, infrastructure development, local expert certification and integration into the country’s defense ecosystem. “This initiative is part of Indonesia’s long-term vision to build a self-reliant, competitive and future-ready defense industry capable of addressing emerging global challenges,” a joint statement from both companies said. “This partnership will not only enhance defense autonomy but also create opportunities for innovation, research and UAV technology development in Indonesia, further boosting the competitiveness of Indonesia’s aerospace sector at the regional level,” it also said. Read more at:
