Fincantieri and REPUBLIKORP Partner for Naval Shipbuilding in Indonesia
At the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris, Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Indonesian defense firm REPUBLIKORP signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture for multi-role naval shipbuilding in Indonesia. The partnership includes technology transfer, training, and local construction of advanced vessels such as frigates, submarines, and amphibious ships, aiming to boost Indonesia’s defense self-reliance and integrate it into the global shipbuilding value chain.
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Fincantieri and REPUBLIKORP to boost Indonesian naval shipbuilding
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Indonesian firm REPUBLIKORP, through its subsidiary Republik Palindo Internasional (RPAL), have signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2026 Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris to cooperate on multi-role shipbuilding in Indonesia. The partnership aims to establish a joint venture to enhance Indonesia's defense autonomy and local manufacturing capabilities, covering platforms such as landing platform docks, amphibious assault ships, multi-role frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, fast attack craft, and submarines. These vessels will support high-end deterrence and law enforcement in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone. The agreement includes structured technology transfer, engineering exchanges, personnel training, and local workforce development to integrate Indonesia into the global shipbuilding industry. The announcement follows Fincantieri's delivery of the multi-role combat ship KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321 to the Indonesian navy in December last year.
Naval TechnologyFincantieri and REPUBLIKORP Sign MoU to Boost Indonesian Naval Shipbuilding
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Indonesian defense firm REPUBLIKORP (via subsidiary Republik Palindo Internasional) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris to establish a joint venture for multi-role naval shipbuilding in Indonesia. The partnership aims to strengthen Indonesia's defense self-reliance by constructing vessels including landing platform docks (LPDs), landing helicopter docks (LHDs), multi-role frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, fast attack craft, and submarines. The agreement includes structured technology transfer, engineering exchanges, staff training, and development of local suppliers to integrate Indonesia into the global shipbuilding industry. Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero highlighted the long-term strategic partnership, while REPUBLIKORP Group chairman Norman Joesoef emphasized advancing Indonesia's defense industry independence. The deal follows Fincantieri's delivery of the multipurpose combat ship KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321 to the Indonesian Navy in December 2024.
Naval TechnologyFincantieri and REPUBLIKORP Establish Strategic Partnership for Multi-role Naval Shipbuilding in Indonesia
At the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris, Fincantieri and Indonesia's REPUBLIKORP signed an MoU to create a joint venture for multi-role naval shipbuilding in Indonesia. The partnership aims to enhance Indonesia's domestic shipbuilding capabilities through technology transfer, training, and local production of advanced naval vessels including LPDs/LHDs, frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, fast attack crafts, and submarines. The initiative supports Indonesia's defense self-reliance mandate and aims to integrate the country into the global shipbuilding value chain. Fincantieri's CEO and REPUBLIKORP's Chairman both emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration for regional maritime security and industrial development.
Naval NewsFincantieri and REPUBLIKORP Establish Strategic Partnership for Multi-role Naval Shipbuilding in Indonesia
At the Eurosatory defense and security exhibition in Paris, Fincantieri, a major global shipbuilding group, and REPUBLIKORP, Indonesia's largest privately owned defense industrial holding company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a strategic partnership. The MoU, signed via subsidiary PT Republik Palindo Internasional (RPAL), establishes a joint venture focused on enhancing Indonesia's domestic naval shipbuilding capabilities. The initiative aims to construct advanced multi-role naval vessels, including LPDs/LHDs, multi-role frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, fast attack crafts, and submarines, tailored to Indonesia's geographic and operational needs. Key elements include technology transfer, engineering cooperation, training programs, and local supplier development to integrate Indonesia into the global shipbuilding value chain. Executives from both companies emphasized the partnership's role in supporting Indonesia's defense self-reliance and building a resilient maritime ecosystem.
Naval NewsFincantieri and REPUBLIKORP Establish Strategic Partnership for Multi-role Naval Shipbuilding in Indonesia
At the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris, Fincantieri and Indonesia's REPUBLIKORP (via subsidiary PT Republik Palindo Internasional) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a strategic partnership. The agreement aims to create a joint venture focused on enhancing Indonesia's domestic naval shipbuilding capabilities. The partnership will involve local construction of advanced naval vessels tailored to Indonesia's needs, including LPDs/LHDs, multi-role frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, fast attack craft, and submarines. A key component is a structured technology and know-how transfer program, including engineering cooperation, training, and development of local suppliers, to integrate Indonesia into the global shipbuilding value chain. Fincantieri's CEO and REPUBLIKORP's Chairman both emphasized the commitment to strengthening Indonesia's defense self-reliance and maritime capabilities through this long-term industrial cooperation.
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