Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia have signed a multilateral defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening military capabilities, expanding defence production and deepening strategic partnerships among the four countries.
The agreement, known as the Badr Memorandum of Understanding, was signed in Doha on October 21, according to Türkiye’s Defence Ministry. The initiative is designed to encourage cooperation in military manufacturing, technical training, research and development, and the advancement of modern defence systems.
Four Countries Seek Stronger Defence Industry Ties
The agreement brings together four countries with different military and industrial capabilities. Türkiye has developed a growing defence manufacturing sector, Pakistan has experience in military production and training, Qatar has invested heavily in defence and security, while Indonesia is seeking to expand its domestic defence industry.
Under the memorandum, the countries intend to combine their respective capabilities to support joint projects, improve industrial integration and strengthen their ability to meet defence requirements. The agreement also aims to promote cooperation in technical military education and research.
The signing ceremony in Doha was attended by Türkiye’s Defence Minister Yaşar Güler, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Indonesian Deputy Defence Minister Yusuf Jauhari. Türkiye’s defence industry chief, Haluk Görgün, also attended.
Focus on Joint Production and Technology
The Badr memorandum places emphasis on cooperation that goes beyond purchasing finished military equipment. The participating countries have highlighted technology sharing, joint development and stronger domestic production capabilities as important areas for future collaboration.
Türkiye’s defence industry leadership said the agreement could help turn the four countries’ complementary capabilities into concrete projects. However, details of specific weapons programmes, production targets, funding arrangements or implementation schedules have not yet been publicly outlined.
The accord could create opportunities for cooperation in defence manufacturing, technical expertise and research, although the scale and pace of any projects will depend on subsequent decisions by the participating governments and industries.
Regional Security Cooperation Expands
The agreement comes as countries across the Middle East and Asia reassess their security needs and seek stronger domestic defence industries. Türkiye has maintained close military and defence industry ties with Qatar and Pakistan, while its cooperation with Indonesia has also included defence technology and procurement.
In August 2026, Türkiye signed a separate mutual defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The new Badr memorandum, however, is focused on defence cooperation and industrial collaboration among Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia; no publicly announced provision says an attack on one of the four would automatically be treated as an attack on all.
The latest agreement signals a push toward deeper military-industrial partnerships, but its practical impact will depend on whether the countries proceed with joint manufacturing, technology development and training initiatives.
