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Turkey's TAIS Shipyards signed a $1 billion agreement with Qatar's Barzan Holding to construct two Istanbul-class frigates for the Indonesian Navy. The deal, signed at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, follows a preliminary agreement with Indonesia in July.

This agreement involves risk-sharing and financing arrangements, supporting Indonesia's naval modernization efforts. The Istanbul-class frigates, developed under Turkey's MİLGEM program, are designed to replace the Yavuz-class frigates and feature advanced systems, including Roketsan's ATMACA missile and HAVELSAN's ADVENT system. The frigates will support various missions, enhancing Indonesia's maritime capabilities.