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The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia, Indonesia to strengthen defence cooperation post-Indo Defence 2025
ALOR GAJAH: The Malaysian government is looking to enhance strategic defence cooperation with Indonesia through various bilateral initiatives following its participation in the Indo Defence 2025 expo and forum in Jakarta this week. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said Malaysian defence industry players have the potential to break into international markets, particularly Indonesia, through partnerships with local manufacturers. 'Under a new initiative introduced by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, we are not only participating in international defence forums and exhibitions, but also promoting Malaysian-made products to regional markets by bringing along our industry players, particularly those involved in arms manufacturing,' he said. 'We believe Malaysian defence companies have the potential to penetrate the much larger Indonesian market while also sharing expertise and experience. 'This is crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our defence industry, which must not rely solely on the domestic market,' he told reporters after officiating the Sentuhan Kasih Ibu Programme organised by the Alor Gajah parliamentary service centre at Kompleks Penyayang Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, Lesung Batu. Elaborating further, Adly said one of the key outcomes of Malaysia's participation in Indo Defence 2025 was the signing of Memoranda of Agreement between two Malaysian defence firms and their strategic counterparts in Indonesia, building on earlier Memoranda of Understanding during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025. He added that the Ministry of Defence delegation had also visited several Indonesian weapons manufacturing plants to explore the use of polymer materials in the production of modern firearms, a move that opens the door to deeper technological collaboration between the two nations. 'Malaysia has a technological edge in polymer production, given our strong oil, gas, and palm oil industries, while Indonesia has extensive expertise in weapons manufacturing. 'By combining these strengths, we can establish a competitive regional defence industry ecosystem. In addition to mutual benefits, such collaborations also hold the potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the defence sector across Southeast Asia,' he said. He said all planned collaborations and industry development efforts would be coordinated through the Malaysian Defence Research and Innovation Council (STRIDE). Adly also announced that a new strategic defence partnership project involving companies from both nations will commence in Shah Alam in October this year. The Indo Defence 2025 exhibition, held in Jakarta from June 11 to today, featured over 900 exhibitors from 60 countries and served as a key platform for strengthening defence cooperation and unlocking new market opportunities within the regional security sector.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia eyes defence boost through Indonesia ties
ALOR GAJAH: The Malaysian government is looking to enhance strategic defence cooperation with Indonesia through various bilateral initiatives following its participation in the Indo Defence 2025 expo and forum in Jakarta this week. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said Malaysian defence industry players have the potential to break into international markets, particularly Indonesia, through partnerships with local manufacturers. 'Under a new initiative introduced by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, we are not only participating in international defence forums and exhibitions, but also promoting Malaysian-made products to regional markets by bringing along our industry players, particularly those involved in arms manufacturing,' he said. 'We believe Malaysian defence companies have the potential to penetrate the much larger Indonesian market while also sharing expertise and experience. 'This is crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our defence industry, which must not rely solely on the domestic market,' he told reporters after officiating the Sentuhan Kasih Ibu Programme organised by the Alor Gajah parliamentary service centre at Kompleks Penyayang Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, Lesung Batu. Elaborating further, Adly said one of the key outcomes of Malaysia's participation in Indo Defence 2025 was the signing of Memoranda of Agreement between two Malaysian defence firms and their strategic counterparts in Indonesia, building on earlier Memoranda of Understanding during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025. He added that the Ministry of Defence delegation had also visited several Indonesian weapons manufacturing plants to explore the use of polymer materials in the production of modern firearms, a move that opens the door to deeper technological collaboration between the two nations. 'Malaysia has a technological edge in polymer production, given our strong oil, gas, and palm oil industries, while Indonesia has extensive expertise in weapons manufacturing. 'By combining these strengths, we can establish a competitive regional defence industry ecosystem. In addition to mutual benefits, such collaborations also hold the potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the defence sector across Southeast Asia,' he said. He said all planned collaborations and industry development efforts would be coordinated through the Malaysian Defence Research and Innovation Council (STRIDE). Adly also announced that a new strategic defence partnership project involving companies from both nations will commence in Shah Alam in October this year. The Indo Defence 2025 exhibition, held in Jakarta from June 11 to today, featured over 900 exhibitors from 60 countries and served as a key platform for strengthening defence cooperation and unlocking new market opportunities within the regional security sector.
India.com
13-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Amid boycott Turkey calls, country to export 48 fighter jets to…, Pakistan, Azerbaijan also interested in…, Erdogan says, ‘achievements of our…'
After Operation Sindoor, boycott Turkey calls were growing on social media in India. Even some of the Indian companies and institutes had cancelled certain deals with the country. But still Erdogan led Turkey is maintaining good relations with other nations and signing many deals. Recently Erdogan announced that Turkey will export fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkey will export 48 of its nationally-produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday, marking the first export deal for the advanced aircraft that is still in the development stage. Erdogan said in an X post that the 48 KAAN fighter jets would be manufactured in Turkey and exported to Indonesia, adding that Indonesia's 'local capabilities' would be integrated into the production process. The Turkish leader didn't elaborate or disclose the financial details of the agreement. The deal came on the sidelines of the defence industry exposition, Indo Defence 2025, in Jakarta, Turkey's Sabah newspaper reported. 'This agreement showcases the progress and achievements of our domestic and national defence industry,' Erdogan said. He also praised Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his role in securing the agreement. Turkey's first indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, the KAAN successfully completed its maiden flight in 2024. Its first units are expected to be delivered in 2028. The deal came amid growing economic and defence ties between Turkey and Indonesia. Earlier this year, the two countries agreed on the joint development of a Baykar combat-drone factory in Indonesia. (With Inputs From PTI)
The Star
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
48 Turkiye-made fighter jets incoming in defence deal
TurkIYE will export 48 of its nationally produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced, marking the first export deal for the advanced aircraft that is still in the development stage. The 48 KAAN fighter jets would be manufactured in Turkiye and exported to Indonesia, Erdogan said in an X post on Wednesday, adding that Indonesia's 'local capabilities' would be integrated into the production process. The Turkish leader did not elaborate or disclose the agreement's financial details. The deal came on the sidelines of the defence industry exposition, Indo Defence 2025, in Jakarta, Turkiye's Sabah newspaper reported. 'This agreement showcases the progress and achievements of our domestic and national defence industry,' Erdogan said. He also praised Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his role in securing the agreement. Prabowo on Wednesday also witnessed Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Turkish Defence Industry Secretary Haluk Gorgun signing the KAAN purchase plan agreement, the State Secretariat Ministry said. Analysts consider Indonesia's defence a priority for Prabowo. He wants to expand the military by buying submarines, frigates and fighter jets and initiate more defence cooperation with various countries. 'No sane nation wants war,' Prabowo said in his opening speech at the four-day arms exhibition. 'But history has taught us that a nation that does not want to invest in its defence (system) will lose its independence and become a slave nation,' he said. Request for comments and financial details about Erdogan's announcement has yet to receive a response from the Defence Ministry. However, local media reports said the agreement is worth US$10bil (RM42.4bil). Indonesia has embarked on a drive to upgrade and modernise its arsenal and strengthen the domestic defence industry. Prabowo has crisscrossed the globe since he was appointed defence minister in 2019, traveling to China, France, Russia, Turkiye and the United States in a bid to acquire new military weapon systems and surveillance and territorial defence capabilities. The Indonesian Air Force operates a mix of fighter jets made in different countries, including the United States, Russia and Britain. Some of the aircraft have reached or are approaching the phase when they will need to be replaced or upgraded. — AP
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Türkiye to export 48 of its nationally produced fighter jets to Indonesia
Türkiye will export 48 of its nationally-produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), marking the first export deal for the advanced aircraft that is still in the development stage. Erdogan said in an X post that the 48 KAAN fighter jets would be manufactured in Türkiye and exported to Indonesia, adding that Indonesia's 'local capabilities' would be integrated into the production process. The Turkish leader didn't elaborate or disclose the financial details of the agreement. 'The deal came on the sidelines of the defence industry exposition, Indo Defence 2025, in Jakarta,' Türkiye's Sabah newspaper reported. 'This agreement showcases the progress and achievements of our domestic and national defence industry,' Mr. Erdogan said. He also praised Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his role in securing the agreement. Türkiye's first indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, the KAAN successfully completed its maiden flight in 2024. Its first units are expected to be delivered in 2028. The deal came amid growing economic and defence ties between Türkiye and Indonesia. Earlier this year, the two countries agreed on the joint development of a Baykar combat-drone factory in Indonesia. Pakistan and Azerbaijan, which also have strong defence ties with Türkiye, are reported to be interested in purchasing KAAN fighters.
