Britain and Indonesia have struck a GBP 4 billion (about USD 5.24 billion) maritime agreement led by UK defence firm Babcock to build naval and fishing vessels. Under the Maritime Partnership Programme, more than a thousand vessels, including naval ships and fishing boats, will be manufactured in Indonesia, using British shipbuilding expertise. This agreement is expected to safeguard around 1,000 jobs in the UK, particularly at Babcock’s shipyards in Rosyth, Bristol, and Devonport.
For Indonesia, the deal represents a major boost in maritime capability, helping to modernize its navy, strengthen its fishing fleet, and enhance food security. It also signals deepening defence and economic cooperation between the two countries, supporting stability in the Indo-Pacific and promoting a rules-based maritime order.
