Türkiye and Indonesia have signed an important agreement to work together more on defense technology. During the Indo Defense 2025 Exhibition in Jakarta, Turkish defense company ROKETSAN and Indonesia’s PT Republik Defence Indonesia (RDI) signed two important contracts. These agreements include the delivery of ATMACA anti-ship missiles and the creation of a local production facility in Indonesia.
ROKETSAN General Manager Murat İkinci said the deal was very important. He wrote this on social media,“We are strengthening our strategic relationships in Southeast Asia. Through ATMACA supply and joint production, we are helping to modernize Indonesia’s naval forces.”
Plans for how the product will be used and grown
The ATMACA missile officially joined the Indonesian Navy in 2024. According to Janes, 45 missiles were delivered and used in the first phase, and they were put on KRI Singa (FPB-57) patrol boats. This is an important step in making Indonesia’s coastal defense capabilities stronger.
The June 2025 agreements call for more missile deliveries, but the total number for the next phases hasn’t been made public. The second phase is about creating a joint venture for local assembly and production of ATMACA missiles in Indonesia.
This is an important part of the Modernization Program
The ATMACA missile is a key part of Indonesia’s plan to update its navy by 2045. With a range of over 220 kilometers, an active radar seeker, and the ability to operate in all weather conditions, ATMACA is expected to be integrated into the modernization efforts for the Fatahillah-class corvettes.
Improving the skills of indigenous people
The Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) is more than just a procurement document. It includes the development of a domestic production facility, enabling technology transfer, and reducing Indonesia’s reliance on foreign defense systems.
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, Murat Ikinci of ROKETSAN described the joint production model as a “long-term strategic partnership.”
What’s Next
This agreement could lead to more collaboration between the two countries in the defense industry. Systems such as ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR cruise missile and SUNGUR air defense platform could be included in future cooperation.
These changes are in line with Indonesia’s 2045 vision. The country is expected to continue upgrading its technology and strengthening its relationship with Turkish defense companies.
