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Defence company Babcock International Group has signed a letter of intent with the government of Indonesia to support the country’s defence and maritime industry.
The letter of intent (LOI) builds on Babcock’s initial export contract for two Arrowhead 140 licences in 2021, the basis of the Merah Putih Class frigate program, and demonstrates the company’s wider commitment to Indonesia.
The areas of focus being led by Babcock are on three pillars of maritime defence, maritime security and food security.
The LOI was signed on HMS Richmond while it was in Jakarta, Indonesia. Signatories included Indonesia’s MOD Defence Facilities Agency head Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari M Eng, Babcock business growth and AUKUS managing director Mark Goldsack and Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Secretary General Commissioner General Rudy Heriyanto Adi Nugroho.
The LOI was witnessed by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, British ambassador Dominic Jermey, Minister of State for Defence Lord Coaker, and HMS Richmond Commanding Officer, Commander Richard Kemp.
“Enhancing Indonesia’s naval strength, advancing its defence industry and creating high-value jobs and skills are at the heart of this collaboration,” Goldsack said.
“Babcock is committed to working closely with our Indonesian partners to deliver long-term impact and deepen our strategic cooperation through innovation and expertise.”
The agreement between Indonesia and the UK government is centred around defence, security and sustainable wealth for Indonesia.
