"The boats will be used to support the Navy to guard Indonesian waters," the minister said.
He said the construction of these boats was part of a government plan to strengthen domestic defence industry and boost the National Military`s weaponry system.
Indonesian Military Chief Admiral Agus Suhartono said the military needs at least 44 fast missile boats to secure Indonesian waters by 2024.
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