"I am pleased that the British strategic industrial companies come to see the long-term industrial cooperation with Indonesia to share knowledge, understanding, and technology, and to strengthen relations between the two countries," Hammer stated in a press release made available to ANTARA here on Wednesday.
He said British companies, which have a long history of working with friends and allies in the region, are now increasingly sharing technologies with local companies.
"This is particularly important as countries seek to strengthen their indigenous defense industries," he said.
Indonesia is an important partner, and the UK seeks to enhance it by continuing to deepen and strengthen its defense and security relationship.
The British companies will participate in the Indo Defense 2016, held at JIExpo Kemayoran from November 2 to 5, that will also showcase the products and innovations of strategic industries at home.
In addition, the Indonesian shipyard company PT PAL Indonesia will also showcase several advanced ships at IndoDefence 2016.
PT PALs spokesperson Bayu Witjaksono, in a press statement received by Antara here on Tuesday, said that the companys innovative works are Fast Missile Boat (KCR-60), Destroyer Escort (PKR-105), and Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV-123).
"The KCR-60 is developed from Fast Patrol Boat and is a breakthrough product with a length of 60 meters and a speed of 28 knots. It is a reliable vessel for short and medium-haul operations," he noted.
He added that the ship, which is manufactured using standard design, can be operated in low waters of up to 5 meters with full weight of 460 tons.
Meanwhile, the Missile Destroyer Escort (PKR) is the first frigate-type boat built in Indonesia in collaboration with DSNs Netherlands Shipyard.
"This battleship with advanced technology can make four types of warfare on land, sea, above water and underwater, and is equipped with a combat helicopter as one of the supporting weapon," he said.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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