Japan, Indonesia continue frigate talks looking to boost defense-industrial ties

Summary

Tokyo and Jakarta are making progress on talks for joint development and production of advanced frigates for Indonesia’s navy, according to the country’s envoy to Japan. High-level discussions between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani have paved the way for further dialogue, with Chief of Staff Yoshihide Yoshida set to visit Indonesia later this month. Efforts are focused on co-producing a customized version of Japan’s Mogami-class frigates, which Tokyo also aims to export to Australia.

Additional Summaries

The highest-level government discussions on joint development of advanced frigates between Tokyo and Jakarta continue to deepen ties between Japan and Indonesia, with Indonesia’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani involved in earlier talks. The focus now includes a customized Mogami-class frigate project, with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto prioritizing this effort for his administration, while Australia may be among the interested parties.