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More than 25 UK primes and small and medium-sized enterprises will join the Indo Defence Expo from 2 to 5 November 2022, showcasing how UK defence and security capabilities can support Indonesia’s ambitions to grow its indigenous defence industry.

UK industry is exploring opportunities to integrate Indonesian defence suppliers into their supply chains, manufacturing defence equipment not just for Indonesia, but for the world. Collaborations on defence and security are one of the key elements in the Indonesia-UK Partnership Roadmap, agreed by UK and Indonesian Foreign Ministers in April this year.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, both countries have been enjoying many new opportunities to work together in these areas. The UK government delegation will be led by Mark Goldsack CBE, Director for UK Defence and Security Exports in the Department for International Trade, and Air Marshal Sir Gerry Mayhew KCB CBE from the UK Ministry of Defence. They will be exploring further opportunities for industrial collaborations, sharing UK defence and security knowledge and expertise on industrial capabilities, as well as working with partners looking to safeguard Indonesia against potential threats.

Increasing industrial partnerships and collaboration between Indonesia and the UK is a win- win for both countries, driving innovation, sustaining skills bases and helping achieve economies of scale. Through involvement in Hawk Trainer Aircraft, ForceSHIELD and STARStreak Air Defence Systems, Aero engines & Cyber Security large UK companies such as BAE Systems, Thales and Rolls Royce have proved the benefits of international co-operation and knowledge sharing.

With the creation of DEFEND ID and a thriving community of private sector companies, we expect to see an increase in the opportunities to share expertise, experience and knowledge as we champion Indonesia’s journey towards a self-sustaining defence and security industry. 

“Indonesia is a positive force in the region and beyond. A stronger and safer Indonesia means a safer world. The UK-Indonesia defence relationship is an essential element of the UK-Indonesia Roadmap which will turbocharge our relationship, by working together to create a safer, freer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific. Last month we welcomed to Bali Britain’s newest and greenest naval ship HMS Spey, demonstrating our commitment to working alongside Indonesia helping tackle security challenges and support nations against the impact of climate change. Indo Defence provides an exciting opportunity for UK and Indonesian government, military and industrial teams to continue to enhance collaboration to address common challenges in defence and security. I look forward to seeing how UK experience of Technology Transfer gives readiness to support a strong, independent and competitive Indonesian Defence industry”, British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Owen Jenkins said.  

“As a strategic partner, the UK is supporting Indonesia’s vision of a self-sustaining defence industry to meet the requirements of its armed forces. Key to this is linking up industry to industry through new and existing dialogues, including around technology transfers and the sharing of UK skills and expertise, and joining together and identifying opportunities where there is a win-win. Both the UK and Indonesia will benefit hugely in the long term, and I am looking forward to engaging with Indonesian industry and government during my visit to Indo Defence”, Director UK Defence and Security Exports Mark Goldsack CBE said//VOI