Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s defence capabilities enhanced through sharing practices
The island nation of Indonesia is one of independence; however, through ongoing and new transfer of technology (ToT) programmes the indigenous production of equipment is looking to shape the country’s defence and policing policies now and into the future.
From the domestic production of RIBs to missile launchers, the nation’s manufacturing capabilities are strongly focused on patrolling the 18,000 islands as well as combating terrorist activities.
This is being supported by the international community, particularly the UK. Whilst the foreign trade embargo lift 16 years ago is a distant memory ToT is now a big part of the defence
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