Surabaya (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Navy planned to buy Harpoon missiles from the United States, following the US decision to lift its military embargo on Indonesia, Navy chief of staff, Admiral Slamet Soebijanto said here on Monday.
"Harpoon missiles are for warships. The number of the missiles and when it will be bought would still have to be discussed further," Slamet said on the sidelines of a ceremony marking the Navy`s founding anniversary here, Monday.
The Indonesian Navy would also discuss Indonesia`s need for other military hardware after the U.S government lift the military embargo, he said.
Meanwhile, budget and planning assistant to the Navy chief of staff, Maj.Gen Yussuf Solichien said, the Harpoon missile will be for the Navy`s frigates.
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