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Turkish defense company Roketsan signed two significant agreements with PT Republik Defence Indonesia (RDI) for the supply and joint production of ATMACA anti-ship missiles during the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta.
Roketsan General Manager Murat Ikinci announced the partnerships on social media, stating: "We are strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia! At Indo Defence, we signed two major contracts with PT Republik Defence Indonesia for ATMACA anti-ship missile supply and a joint production initiative. These agreements represent an important step in strengthening Indonesia's naval forces and developing the local defense industry."
The second agreement between Roketsan and PT RDI was signed under a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) framework, aimed at developing local capabilities in Indonesia for missile technology assembly, domestic production, and sustainability.
"The contracts signed today once again demonstrate how strongly our cooperation with PT RDI is progressing," Ikinci said at the signing ceremony. "We take great pride in contributing to Indonesia's defense modernization and laying the foundations for long-term industrial cooperation."
Indonesia's interest in Turkish ATMACA missiles became public in early 2024, with PT Republik Defensindo signing an initial contract in March 2024. According to Janes, the agreement includes the delivery of 45 anti-ship missiles.
The ATMACA missiles are expected to be integrated into Indonesia's long-running Minimum Essential Force (MEF) modernization program. The anti-ship missile component of the modernization program was previously demonstrated on the KRI Singa (FPB-57) patrol boat, featuring Roketsan's ATMACA system.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the Roketsan stand during the exhibition, underscoring the high-level support for the defense cooperation.
Roketsan noted on social media: "We had the privilege of presenting Roketsan's advanced defense solutions and exchanging views on strategic cooperation in defense technologies."
The ATMACA missile represents a modern anti-ship system capable of operating in all weather conditions, featuring:
The missile utilizes GPS, Inertial Measurement Unit, Barometric Altimeter, and Radar Altimeter subsystems for navigation, supported by an advanced data link for target updates and mission flexibility.
Roketsan aims to enhance ATMACA's capabilities with future variants featuring Infrared Seeker Heads and Dual Seeker Heads. Platform diversity will increase with versions capable of submarine and vertical launch system deployment.
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