Jakarta, June 3 -- Domestic defense company Republikorp is expanding Indonesia's defense industry partnership with Qatar's Barzan Holdings through a joint venture to develop weapons systems ranging from firearms to mini submarines.

The partnership was formalized Tuesday when Republikorp founder Norman Joesoef signed a strategic joint venture agreement with Barzan Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Alsadah.

Under the agreement, Republikorp and Barzan Holdings will develop industrial and production capabilities across defense sectors, including firearms, unmanned surface vessels, mini submarines, and advanced defense technologies.

The signing took place alongside talks between Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Qatar's Defens...