PT PAL Indonesia Offers MRO Support for U.S. Navy Ships
Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia stated its readiness to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for U.S. Navy vessels operating in the Indo-Pacific region.
The statement came during an August 6 visit to the company’s shipyard facilities in Surabaya, East Java, by six U.S. congressional staffers from New York, California, South Carolina, West Virginia, Nevada, and Washington.
In a
press release issued after the visit, PT PAL officials said the company is open to exploring various forms of strategic partnerships that would not only advance corporate growth but also enhance Indonesia’s capability to build a self-sufficient defense industry.
Therefore, “PT PAL is ready to become an MRO partner for U.S. Navy ships currently deployed in the Indo-Pacific,” the statement read.
PT PAL representatives added that such a collaboration would be consistent with Indonesia’s ambition to play a larger role in regional security while at the same time help strengthen the country’s domestic defense industry.
The discussions also touched on other potential areas of cooperation, including electrification technology and global supply chains. PT PAL officials said these initiatives, if materialized, would help enhance Indonesia-U.S. bilateral ties and internationally boost Indonesia’s maritime industry competitiveness.
The press release noted that during the visit, the congressional staffers expressed strong interest in PT PAL’s technological capabilities, human resource quality, and the company’s “success in sustaining growth and production standards amid regional geopolitical shifts”.
Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia stated its readiness to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for U.S. Navy vessels operating in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Pertanyaannya ada apa 6 kongres main ke PAL ? karena FMP kah?
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