£4bn UK-Indonesia maritime deal secures 1,000 British jobs

Posted on 24 Nov 2025 by James Devonshire
The UK has secured a major £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia, a move set to protect more than 1,000 jobs across British shipbuilding hubs and strengthen the country’s industrial and technological footprint. The new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) will see UK defence firm Babcock lead joint efforts to develop Indonesia’s naval capabilities while building over…

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