Danantara Indonesia and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), defense systems, digital technology, and cybersecurity (24/09).

The four strategic sectors are expected to strengthen Indonesia’s long-term economic competitiveness, innovation capacity, and national resilience.

Partnership Covers AI, Defense, Digital Technology, and Cybersecurity

For Danantara Indonesia, these sectors are not only strategic technologies but also key drivers of long-term economic growth and national sovereignty.

Thales, which has been present in Indonesia for nearly 50 years, brings expertise in defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and digital solutions designed for highly critical operating environments.

The MoU provides a strategic framework for cooperation in AI, defense systems, digital technology, and cybersecurity. It also serves as a basis for exploring investment opportunities in Indonesia.

Thales and Danantara Explore Technology Investment Opportunities

The potential areas of cooperation include defense technology manufacturing, maintenance and service facilities, airport security systems, applied AI development, cybersecurity operations centers, and post-quantum technology development.

The partnership combines Danantara Indonesia’s investment capabilities with Thales’ technology expertise. It also opens opportunities for collaboration with state-owned enterprises within the Danantara Indonesia ecosystem that operate in related industries.

The investments are expected to create broader economic value while improving the quality of public services and creating opportunities for Indonesian communities.

Danantara Highlights Strategic Technology Investment

Ricardo Irwan Rei, Managing Director of Strategic Technology Initiatives, CTO Office, Danantara Indonesia, said Indonesia has a major opportunity to accelerate the development of technology-based strategic industries that will shape the future of the national economy.

"As a long-term investor, Danantara Indonesia believes that investment in advanced technology, digital capabilities, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure will help accelerate technology transfer, create high-skilled jobs, strengthen domestic industrial capabilities, and support sustainable and quality economic growth in Indonesia."

Thales Highlights Local Industrial Capabilities

Guy Bonassi, Senior Vice-President Asia and Latin America, Thales Group, said the company was enthusiastic about working with Danantara for the first time in advanced and strategic sectors such as AI and defense.

"We are honored to have been chosen by Danantara Indonesia to contribute to ambitious projects that will drive economic growth and strengthen local industrial capabilities. With nearly 50 years of presence in Indonesia, Thales brings technology that supports national sovereignty and economic resilience."

The MoU is an initial framework for cooperation. Any specific investment will be subject to further evaluation, applicable governance requirements, and definitive agreements to be agreed by the parties.

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