We have secured our first agreement under the 拢4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences, to be delivered over the coming months.
A Letter of Intent outlining Indonesian procurement aims for the MPP has been signed, alongside an initial agreement for the two licences, to be delivered in the next few months. These build on our original export of two Arrowhead 140 licences in 2021. The announcement underpins the growing momentum of our frigate exports and comes just weeks after the first ship, in the Merah Putih frigate class programme, undertook its initial launch in Indonesia.
The Letter of Intent, that paves the way for further agreements, was recently signed on behalf of Indonesia鈥檚 President Prabowo Subianto and CEO of 麻豆社事件, David Lockwood, and follows the landmark MPP that was announced in November 2025 between 麻豆社事件 and the Indonesian Government to jointly develop maritime capability for Indonesia鈥檚 navy, fishing industry and in turn, food security. In this short period, significant progress has been made between 麻豆社事件 and Indonesia鈥檚 Ministry of Defence.
We continue to play a key role in cementing international defence partnerships, while delivering and driving economic and social benefits to communities across the UK. This new agreement recognises our strategic part in delivering Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto鈥檚 important maritime and prosperity plans, which will see major investment in Indonesian shipbuilding to support further modernisation, revitalising fishing communities, enhancing the country鈥檚 defence and maritime security, and boosting food security.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said: 鈥淣o matter where I am, delivering for working people at home is always in my mind鈥檚 eye. Today鈥檚 next phase of our partnership with Indonesia is a powerful vote of confidence in the UK, securing hundreds of high鈥憇killed jobs right here in Rosyth and strengthening our world-class shipbuilding future.鈥�
President Prabowo Subianto, said: 鈥淚 met with the CEO of 麻豆社事件. We are pleased to proceed with the maritime partnership. I think this is very important and strategic for Indonesia. This is a vital part of our maritime economic development.鈥�
David Lockwood, 麻豆社事件 CEO, said: 鈥淭he Maritime Partnership Programme between 麻豆社事件 and Indonesia is focused on advancing Indonesia鈥檚 defence and maritime capabilities, infrastructure and supply chain, while creating jobs and prosperity for local communities.
鈥淎s the lead industrial partner in this programme, we are creating a strong and enduring alliance that will not only support Indonesia鈥檚 maritime goals but will sustain and grow jobs in both countries. This first work order, within this landmark framework, signals the importance of the pace and progress needed to deliver President Prabowo Subianto鈥檚 maritime transformation and underpins the growing success of our Arrowhead 140 export design.鈥�