Indonesia and US affirm commitment to joint defence production
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
27 October 2015
The United States and Indonesia have affirmed their commitment to undertake joint defence production programmes. The affirmation was announced during Indonesian president Joko Widodo's visit to Washington, which ended on 27 October.
Following meetings between Widodo and US president Barack Obama, a statement by the White House said that the two countries will look to deepen collaboration in areas including joint defence research and development, the joint production of defence equipment, as well as co-operative logistics.
Other areas in which the two presidents agreed to expand collaboration include maritime security, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), countering transnational threats, and military professionalisation.
Indonesia and US affirm commitment to joint defence production - IHS Jane's 360
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Saab offers Indonesia 'Swedish air power package'
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
25 October 2015
Saab has announced its intention to formally offer the government of Indonesia a "Swedish air power package" featuring its JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft.
At a media event in Jakarta on 23 October Saab declared that its offer is based on the "proven Swedish record of transparency, industrial co-operation, and operational capabilities".
Saab said the offer, which is geared towards meeting air combat capability requirements in the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), will "significantly contribute to Indonesian defence and security as well as the economy".
Saab said its Swedish air power package consists of the "latest version" of its Gripen fighter aircraft; the company's Erieye Airborne Early Warning & Control system; ground-based command and control; tactical datalinks; industrial co-operation, including transfers of technology and local production; and extensive job creation, which Saab said would reach "thousands of jobs".
Saab offers Indonesia 'Swedish air power package' - IHS Jane's 360