Surabaya, E. Java, July 1 -- State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia and Denmark are expanding maritime defense cooperation through technology transfer, engineering collaboration and naval shipbuilding, strengthening bilateral ties and Indonesia's domestic defense manufacturing capabilities.

The partnership was highlighted during Danish Ambassador Sten Frimodt Nielsen's visit to PT PAL's main shipyard in Surabaya on Tuesday.

"The collaboration between PT PAL and Denmark is built on a strong historical foundation," PT PAL Technology and Risk Management Director Briljan Gazalba said.

He said the partnership is exemplified by the Arrowhead 140 program, which is based on Denmark's OMT-designed Iver Huitfeldt -class frigate.

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