Jakarta, ThedailyID — Indonesia has signed a new defense cooperation agreement with Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan to strengthen military capabilities and expand defense industry partnerships.
The four countries signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Doha on Wednesday, October 21. The agreement aims to deepen strategic ties through joint military production, technology sharing, research and development, and technical training.
The signatories included Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Turkish Defense Industries Secretary Haluk Gorgun, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hasan Al Thani, Indonesia’s Deputy Defense Minister Yusuf Jauhari, and Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
According to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, the agreement seeks to combine the four countries’ industrial capabilities and strengthen their defense sectors. The initiative aims to help them meet the needs of allied and partner countries while supporting long-term military development.
The agreement also provides a framework for joint projects in military production, technology transfer, research and development, and technical training. It took effect upon signing, according to Anadolu Agency.
Two-Tier System to Oversee Joint Projects
The Badr agreement establishes two bodies to manage joint projects. An Executive Council will identify projects involving all four countries, while a Strategic Council will approve them and set implementation schedules.
This structure aims to turn proposals into practical defense capabilities. It also provides a framework for viable projects in the defense and aerospace sectors.
The countries are expected to announce concrete outcomes from their cooperation in the near future.
Turkey Expected to Take a Leading Role
Turkey’s defense industry is expected to receive the largest share of joint projects, Anadolu Agency reported. The country has developed various defense systems in recent years and demonstrated their capabilities in operational settings.
Turkey’s approach also emphasizes more than supplying finished equipment. It seeks to help partner countries develop their own workforce and industrial infrastructure through joint production and development.
For Indonesia, the agreement could create opportunities to strengthen military capabilities, expand technical cooperation and develop its defense industry. However, the specific projects, investment commitments and benefits for Indonesia have not yet been detailed in the report.
The four countries intend to combine their complementary capabilities to build long-term defense capacity and support regional security and stability.
