Indonesia, UAE enhance defence cooperation
During a head of state visit to the Middle East, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates officials have signed an agreement to cooperate on a number of defence projects.
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo is in the region to discuss a number of key economic opportunities that include the potential for Indonesia to collaborate with the UAE and others in the region.
The agreement has been signed by Indonesian state enterprise Pindad and will cover a number of projects and the transfer of technology. Pindad has undertaken to licence and market its SS2 rifle and ammunition through Continental Aviation Services and the
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