Jakarta, May 28 -- Legislator Amelia Anggraini stated here on Wednesday that the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between Indonesia and France on main defense equipment cooperation marks a significant step toward modernizing the national defense system.

The LoI was signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Indonesia and his meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

The agreement covers the procurement of strategic main defense equipment, such as Rafale fighter jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation and Scorpene submarines by Naval Group.

"Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) will continue to oversee and provide input on every strategic cooperation plan between Indonesia and France to ensure its alignment...