US Gathers Boeing, Pindad, and PT PAL in Jakarta for Defence Industry Roundtable
The United States gathered major defence industry players from both the US and Indonesia for a ‘Defence Industry Roundtable’ in Jakarta. The forum, hosted by the US Embassy, aimed to strengthen strategic cooperation, ranging from the modernisation of Indonesia’s defence capabilities to the development of its national defence industry.
According to an official statement obtained by CNBC Indonesia on Tuesday, the meeting was led by David P. Jensen, Chief of the Security Cooperation Division (J55) at US Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM), and was attended by 36 company representatives. Indonesian firms such as PT Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia Tbk, PT Pindad, and PT PAL participated alongside American companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Bell.
‘This roundtable demonstrates the United States’ commitment to expanding cooperation between the US and Indonesian defence sectors,’ Jensen stated. ‘We welcome opportunities that drive innovation, strengthen industrial capacity, and support mutually beneficial partnerships.’
Participants discussed a range of priority agendas, including the modernisation of Indonesia’s defence systems, enhancing the capacity of the defence industry, strengthening supply chain resilience, and exploring cooperation opportunities in the maintenance and upkeep of primary weapon systems (alutsista). The discussion also highlighted practical steps to deepen industrial collaboration that supports Indonesia’s defence capabilities while reinforcing the regional security architecture.
According to Jensen, closer cooperation between the two nations’ defence industries not only supports shared security interests but is also crucial for unlocking new opportunities in the technology and economic sectors. ‘By working together, we can achieve shared security goals while creating new opportunities for industry, technological collaboration, and economic growth,’ he said.
The US Embassy noted that the meeting is part of Washington’s whole-of-government approach to supporting a ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’. Strengthening defence industry ties with Indonesia is considered a key pillar for enhancing military interoperability and supporting defence modernisation efforts. ‘Through this dialogue, both countries hope to build a more sustainable defence industry partnership while expanding opportunities for future strategic collaboration,’ the Embassy added.
Following the forum, Jensen is scheduled to remain in Jakarta until 2 July. During his stay, he is set to meet with the Territorial Assistant to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces to discuss regional security developments and the strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation between the US and Indonesia.