Milanion and Republikorp to supply the Indonesian Navy with 20m unmanned surface vessels.
At IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Milanion Group and Republikorp (RDI) signed a contract to supply the Indonesian Navy with 20-meter unmanned surface vessel (USV) conversions. The agreement, signed by Milanion CEO Davinder Dogra and Republikorp CEO Norman Joesoef at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), involves the delivery of an initial five USVs by integrating Milanion’s Advanced Autonomous Conversion Kit.
The agreement outlines a joint effort to integrate the conversion kit with 20-meter unmanned surface vessels (USVs) produced by the Indonesian shipyard. (Picture source: Milanion)
Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership will collaborate with a local Indonesian shipyard responsible for designing, building, and supplying the boats according to specific customer requirements. The joint team will tailor and integrate the conversion kit to meet operational needs. Both companies also intend to expand their collaboration by establishing a framework for exploring potential opportunities in Indonesia for highly mobile, advanced solutions adapted to local operational requirements across maritime, land, and air domains.
The agreement outlines a joint effort to integrate the conversion kit with vessels produced by the Indonesian shipyard. The collaboration aims to enhance Indonesia’s naval capabilities while maintaining a focus on local specifications and requirements. The partnership will also explore additional opportunities within Indonesia’s defense sector, addressing maritime, land, and air needs through tailored solutions.