Rolls-Royce Interested in Investing in Defense
"We are very optimistic about this new government and the signals that indicate that there is potential for further collaboration, especially in the defense sector. We are also very interested in exploring new partnerships and investment opportunities in Indonesia," said President of Rolls-Royce East Asia & Pacific and South Korea, Bicky Bhangu in Jakarta, Tuesday (10/15/2024).
In the defense sector, Bhangu said, his party is not only the largest engine supplier for the Indonesian armed forces. But his party has also taken part in providing aircraft engines such as the C-130 transport aircraft powered by the T56 turboprop engine, the Hawa jet trainer aircraft and light fighter aircraft powered by the Adour engine.
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Not only that, several hundred Rolls-Royce gas turbines also power the helicopter fleet belonging to the Indonesian military, police, and government agencies.
"As part of the Ministry of Defense's Hawk upgrade program, we are also working with the Ministry of Defense and local partner info global to repair and overhaul the Adour MK 871 engines and modules," he said.
Bhangu said, with the agenda of the new government led by Prabowo Subianto, Rolls-Royce is optimistic that it can strengthen its presence in Indonesia, not only in the aviation sector but also in contributing to the development of stronger energy and defense infrastructure.
Rolls-Royce antusias untuk kembali bekerja sama dan berinvestasi dengan pemerintahan baru yang dipimpin oleh Prabowo-Gibran.
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