Defence company Babcock International Group (Babcock) has ramped up its support to Indonesia’s defence and maritime industry after signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Indonesia.
“Enhancing Indonesia’s naval strength, advancing its defence industry, and creating high-value jobs and skills are at the heart of this collaboration," Babcock Managing Director Business Growth and AUKUS, Mark Goldsack, said. “Babcock is committed to working closely with our Indonesian partners to deliver long-term impact and deepen our strategic cooperation through innovation and expertise.”
The LOI has embodied the core pillars of Indonesia’s development agenda, reinforcing shared commitments, including national resilience and food security. This builds on Babcock’s initial export contract for two Arrowhead 140 licences in 2021, the basis of the Merah Putih-class frigate programme, and demonstrates Babcock wider commitment to Indonesia.
The areas of focus being led by Babcock are on three pillars of maritime defence, maritime security, and food security. The Indonesian and the United Kingdom Governments are forging a strategic, long-term alliance centred on defence, security, and sustainable prosperity for Indonesia.
The LOI was signed on HMS Richmond while it was in Jakarta, Indonesia. The signatories were:
- Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari M. Eng (Head of Defence Facilities Agency, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia)
- Commissioner General Rudy Heriyanto Adi Nugroho SH, MH (Secretary General, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia)
- Mark Goldsack CBE (Managing Director Business Growth and AUKUS, Babcock)
The LOI was witnessed by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, British Ambassador Dominic Jermey, Minister of State for Defence, Lord Coaker, and HMS Richmond Commanding Officer, Commander Richard Kemp.