According to Jane's Defense, China is negotiating an arms export cooperation with Indonesia, mainly the sale of S-26T submarines. In order to successfully win this order, China even proposed a deep discount price and tied in the sale of a Type 052D destroyer. If the agreement can be successfully reached, it will be the first export order for Type 052D destroyers, which is of great significance to China's military industry and diplomatic strategy.
Seeing such a loss-making transaction, it caused a discussion in China for a while. Many people expressed doubts: why did the export of S-26T submarines to Indonesia not only discount, but also tie in the sale of a 052D?
In fact, there is a certain basis behind such a move, and it is not a casual behavior.
Reason 1. Strengthen Indonesia's navy
Indonesia is an important country in Southeast Asia, with a long coastline and numerous islands, and maritime defense is essential for its national security. China's sale of S-26T submarines to Indonesia could significantly improve the Indonesian Navy's underwater combat capabilities. The Type 052D destroyers can provide Indonesia with strong surface combat and air defense capabilities, further improve its naval equipment system, and enhance Indonesia's influence in the South China Sea and the India Ocean.
Reason 2. Consolidate the strategic partnership between China and Indonesia
In recent years, the cooperation between China and Indonesia in the economic, cultural and military fields has been deepening. Through this arms export cooperation, China will not only help Indonesia improve its naval capabilities, but also further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Especially in the context of the current complex and volatile situation in the South China Sea, strengthening military cooperation with Indonesia will help China gain more support and cooperation in regional affairs.
Reason 3. Promote the internationalization of China's military products
The competitiveness of China's military products in the international market is gradually improving, but in order to truly open up the international market, more successful export cases are needed. By tying in the Type 052D destroyer at a discounted price, it will not only increase the attractiveness of the order, but also demonstrate the excellent performance and high cost performance of China's military products, laying the foundation for more export orders in the future.
At this time, we should also understand: As one of the most advanced missile destroyers in service in the Chinese Navy, the Type 052D destroyer has won wide attention from the international military community with its powerful combat capability and advanced technological configuration.
Moreover, the destroyer is equipped with an advanced phased array radar system, a vertical launch system, and powerful anti-aircraft, anti-ship and anti-submarine combat capabilities.
With a full load displacement of about 7500 tons, it is equipped with a 64-cell vertical launch system and can launch a wide range of missiles, including: anti-aircraft missiles, anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles. In addition, the Type 052D destroyer is equipped with advanced electronic warfare and command and control systems, giving it a powerful integrated combat capability.
It can be said that with its advanced technology and comprehensive combat capabilities, the Type 052D destroyer is very competitive in the international market.
This time, if it can be successfully exported to Indonesia, it will be the first export of Type 052D destroyers, and it will also have important demonstration significance for its promotion in the international market. This will also provide valuable experience for China's military enterprises to better understand the international market demand and enhance the international competitiveness of their products.
In addition, this military order not only has economic value for China, but also has important strategic and political significance.
After all, through this cooperation in arms exports, Chinese military-industrial enterprises will receive considerable economic benefits. Although the Type 052D destroyer is sold at a discounted price, the overall order amount is still considerable, which can bring significant income to related enterprises.
And, through the success of this export, the recognition and acceptance of China's military products in the international market will be further enhanced in the future, driving the achievement of more orders.
By exporting advanced military products to Indonesia, China is able to increase its influence in Southeast Asia. Especially in the context of the current tensions in the South China Sea, strengthening military cooperation with Indonesia will help China gain more say in regional affairs. At the same time, it can also enhance the trust and dependence of Southeast Asian countries on China and promote regional peace and stability.
You must know that the demand and standards for military products in the international market are very high, and by participating in the international market competition, we can promote China's military enterprises to continuously improve their technical level and product quality. If this order is successful, it will encourage relevant enterprises to increase R&D investment, enhance independent innovation capabilities, and promote the further development and progress of China's military technology.
The Type 052D destroyer is expected to win the first export order, which is not only a major achievement of China's military industry, but also an important breakthrough for China in the international military market.
By exporting S-26T submarines and Type 052D destroyers to Indonesia, China will not only achieve significant economic benefits, but also strengthen its influence in Southeast Asia and consolidate the strategic partnership between China and Indonesia.
In the future, with the continuous improvement of China's military technology and the gradual expansion of the international market, we have reason to expect China's military products to win more recognition and orders around the world, and promote China to move from a "manufacturing power" to a "manufacturing power".