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Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun at the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Building of the Ministry of Defense, Central Jakarta, Friday (21/8/2028).
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Indonesian Defense Minister (Menhan) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin revealed that defense cooperation between Indonesia and China consists of two things. First, in the defense industry, it is continuing what has already been underway and what will be carried out. Second, cooperation in new areas related to the development of missiles, rockets, and other weapons.
"What we have already done is that we will cooperate in an ammunition factory. We will (also) cooperate on missiles, rockets, and so on. For things we have not yet made, they will help us and carry out technology transfers so that we can build factories together in Indonesia," the Indonesian Defense Minister told members of the media at the Pancasila Building of the Foreign Ministry, Central Jakarta, Friday (21/8/2026) afternoon WIB.
According to Sjafrie, discussions with Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun indeed focused on the defense industry. "So what I raised was how the PRC (People's Republic of China) can carry out technology transfers to Indonesia, and we also want to develop military technology similar to what has already been implemented by the PRC," said Sjafrie.
Suddenly, one foreign journalist interrupted Sjafrie regarding whether the meeting with the Chinese delegation discussed a proposal from the United States (US). "No, I did not discuss the US. I only discussed military operations," Sjafrie said in response to the question.
In addition, Sjafrie emphasized that there was absolutely no discussion regarding the Chengdu J-10 fighter jet. "No," he said firmly.
Asked whether the cooperation on producing missiles and ammunition would involve the domestic defense industry, Sjafrie confirmed it. "Pindad, this is with Pindad. Definitely Pindad. With LEN, that's electricity," said Sjafrie.
Meanwhile, Sjafrie and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a 2+2 Meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Pancasila Building of the Foreign Ministry, Central Jakarta. After that, the four of them will meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at his private residence on Friday evening WIB.
