Lockheed
Martin is aiming to increase its defence market share in Indonesia by securing
deals to upgrade the country's F-16A/B fighter aircraft and supply long-range
surveillance radars.
The
US-headquartered company said it is proposing to undertake the programmes in
collaboration with Indonesian firms PT Dirgantara and PT CMI Teknologi (CMI) as
a mark of its commitment to engage with the local defence industry, said James
Gribbon, Asia-Pacific regional president for Lockheed Martin at the Indo
Defence Expo & Forum.
Both the
potential F-16A/B programme and the requirement to acquire long-range
surveillance radars are likely to be announced by the Indonesian government by
the end of 2012 or 2013. Should Lockheed Martin secure the deals, it will
significantly expand the company's relationship with Indonesia.
The company
secured earlier this year a USD750 million contract from the US government to
refurbish surplus US Air Force F-16C/D fighter aircraft for Indonesia, although
this programme is being undertaken in the United States with limited
collaboration with Indonesian industry.
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