PT PAL Indonesia to Hold Philippine Warship Export Ceremony Soon

ANTARA

Maritime manufacturing company PT PAL Indonesia is preparing to carry out the 1st Philippine Landing Dock Keel Laying ceremony on January 22, 2024 as PT PAL’s commitment to achieve an important milestone target in the export shipbuilding project.

PAL President Director Kaharuddin Djenod said in a written statement in Surabaya on Friday that the cooperation reflects Indonesia’s substantial contribution to maintaining stability and security in the ASEAN region.

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“In addition, it also strengthens the country’s position as a pillar of regional power that is not only stable, but also supported by mutual cooperation between member countries,” he said.

PT PAL’s achievement as a national defense industry capable of penetrating the global market shows the important role of the Indonesian government as a promoter of domestic engineer capabilities.

Throughout 2024, PT PAL Indonesia continues to intensify its performance in meeting the progress targets of a number of strategic projects, both for domestic and global defense equipment needs.

“PT PAL supports regional security through closer collaboration with stakeholders in the defense sector,” he said.

He said this increased cooperation aims to expand PT PAL’s positive contribution in ensuring regional security and stability, with a focus on innovation, technology, science and strategic projects that support the common goals of regional security.

He said that in the past decade, the government’s continuous support for PT PAL Indonesia has strengthened the nation’s adaptability to change, considering that the national defense industry is vital in efforts to meet the needs of defense facilities.

“The goal is clearly to achieve independence and increase the nation’s capacity in the defense industry,” he said.

Optimism in achieving this target, he said, not only reflects PT PAL’s achievements, but also has a positive impact on the national economy, creating jobs and penetrating the global supply chain with a snowball effect that is able to revive other industries in the defense industry production chain, it is expected to encourage higher technological progress for the nation.

“PT PAL is not only a major player in this industry, but a significant contributor to economic growth and supply stability more broadly,” he said.

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