Indonesia
Thales’ 45+ years in Indonesia is helping drive the country’s ambitions in Aerospace & Space, Defence, Cyber & Digital. From air defence and surveillance to boosting nationwide connectivity via the SATRIA 1 satellite, enhancing air traffic control in the Makassar airspace, and delivering digital ID & cybersecurity solutions, Thales is supporting Indonesia’s modernization goals.
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Did You Know?
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- Thales’ equipment is on-board the 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets acquired by the Indonesian Air Force.
- The Thales Alenia Space-manufactured SATRIA 1 satellite connects around 90,000 schools as well as 40,000 hospitals and public buildings.
- Thales has installed close to 50% of Indonesia’s air traffic management infrastructure.
Solutions
Thales in Indonesia is positioned in defence, civil aviation, space and cyber & digital sectors.
Defence
For over 45 years, Thales has been a strong partner to the Indonesian defence ecosystem.
For the Indonesian Navy, Thales supplies combat management systems, sensors and communications, ensuring superiority at sea.
In air surveillance, Thales’ combat-proven GM403 long-range radars provide sovereignty over the skies.
The Indonesian Army is equipped with 10 Forceshield batteries, providing very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) capabilities.
All throughout, Thales ensures continuous local support of all equipment in service.
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Civil Aviation
Nearly 50% of Indonesia’s airspace is equipped with Thales air traffic management systems, including Air Traffic Control centres, radars, and navaids.
In Makassar, Thales’ TopSky air traffic control systems manages over 1,000 flights daily across Eastern Indonesia. Indonesia’s flagship carrier, Garuda Indonesia, uses Thales AVANT inflight entertainment on board its A330neo aircraft.
Cyber & Digital
Thales supports Indonesia’s connectivity by providing SIMs, eSIMs, and OTA platforms for mobile operators. Over 30 Indonesian banks use Thales payment cards, including eco-friendly banking cards.
Thales secures over 40 million biometric citizen records with its Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
A variety of customers from major banks and State-Owned companies such as PT Telkom use Thales Data protection solutions.
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Space
Thales Alenia Space has delivered four telecommunications satellites to Indonesia since 2007, enhancing the country’s connectivity infrastructure.
The SATRIA telecommunications satellite, launched in 2023, connects 145,000 sites including schools, hospitals, and government offices, bringing connectivity in a vast archipelago.
In 2024, TAS delivered the high-capacity Merah Putih 2 satellite to Telkomsat, strengthening connectivity and capacity to help bridge the digital divide.
Latest News For Indonesia
- Space
Indonesia’s SATRIA communications satellite successfully launched
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Thales to reinforce Indonesia’s Sovereign Airspace Protection capabilities with PT Len
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Thales selected by the Indonesia’s Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) to optimise its national cyberspace security
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New Partnership between PT Len Industri and Thales Set to Revolutionise Indonesia’s Defence Sector
- Space
Thales Alenia Space and Telkom Indonesia to build HTS 113BT telecommunication satellite to provide more capacity over Indonesia
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Thales to Boost Greater Jakarta’s Commuter Traffic with New Payment and Ticketing Platform
- Asia-Pacific
Banks in Asia Are Going Green with Thales
- Europe
Len Industri and Thales to Modernise Indonesia’s Naval Capabilities
- Space
Thales Alenia Space to provide SATRIA telecommunication satellite for Indonesia
Media Relations
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Local Partnerships
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Thales supports Indonesia’s national defence goals through strong local partnerships. Successful key collaborations with DEFEND ID and private companies can be noted on GM403 radars and Forceshield maintenance.
In the field of data protection, PT Telkom and Thales jointly help secure Indonesia’s digital future.
Thales partners with universities such as UNHAN to support R&D and provide expert-led training for future defence professionals.
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