ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — The United States is strengthening its defense partnership with Indonesia through expanded industrial cooperation, underscoring Jakarta’s growing strategic role in maintaining security and stability across the Indo-Pacific.
The commitment was highlighted during a Defense Industry Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta on June 30, 206 and led by David P. Jensen, Chief of Security Cooperation (J55) at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM).
The meeting brought together 36 senior representatives from Indonesia’s state-owned defense enterprises and leading U.S. and Indonesian defense companies, including PT Pindad, PT PAL Indonesia, PT Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia Tbk, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Bell.
Discussions centered on Indonesia’s defense modernization priorities, with participants exploring ways to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities, improve defense supply chain resilience, and expand opportunities in maintenance, repair, and sustainment.
The dialogue also examined practical measures to deepen defense industrial collaboration while supporting Indonesia’s sovereign defense capabilities and contributing to regional security.
According to the U.S. Embassy, the roundtable reflects Washington’s broader commitment to expanding cooperation between the American and Indonesian defense sectors as part of its vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
“Today’s roundtable demonstrates the United States’ commitment to expanding cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesian defense sectors. We welcome opportunities that foster innovation, strengthen industrial capacity, and build mutually beneficial partnerships. By working together, we can advance our shared security objectives while creating new opportunities for industry, technology collaboration, and economic growth,” Jensen said.
The discussions also emphasized the importance of improving military interoperability, advancing defense modernization, and building stronger industrial partnerships capable of responding to evolving regional security challenges.
Following the event, Jensen is scheduled to remain in Jakarta through July 2 for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with senior Indonesian military officials on regional security dynamics and bilateral defense initiatives.
The latest engagement highlights the United States’ whole-of-government approach to deepening strategic ties with Indonesia. As geopolitical competition continues to shape the Indo-Pacific, both countries are seeking to expand cooperation not only in defense but also in technology, industrial resilience, and long-term security collaboration.
The roundtable reflects the growing importance of defense industrial cooperation as a pillar of the broader U.S.-Indonesia strategic partnership, reinforcing efforts to support regional stability while creating new opportunities for innovation and economic growth. (AT Network)
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