US EditionIndonesia Considering Purchase of China’s J-10 Fighter Jet: Report
- Indonesia is considering purchasing Chinese-made J-10 fighters, which have shown advanced capabilities during recent conflicts.
- Chinese officials offered to sell the jets to Indonesia during Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono's visit to an arms fair in China.
- The Air Chief Marshal stated, "When we evaluated it, the plane was good, it met our criteria and it’s affordable, so why not?"
- Indonesia is evaluating its budget and considering options like the J-10 and F-15 fighters, highlighting discussions with China about various military products.
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Indonesia torn between China's J-10 and US F
Indonesia’s fighter jet dilemma pits cost, capability, and geopolitical leverage as it weighs China’s now-battle-tested J-10s against pricier Western rivals. This month, Reuters reported that Indonesia is evaluating the potential acquisition of China’s J-10 fighter jets, weighing their affordability and advanced capabilities against other options, including the US-made F-15EX. Deputy Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto […] The post Indonesia…
China wants to sell its premier jets to Indonesia; unsure, Jakarta examines aircraft's suitability
Even as Beijing offers to sell its J-10 jets to Jakarta, the Southeast Asian nation has clarified that no team has been dispatched to China to carry out technical evaluation or pursue the offer further
Indonesia assesses purchasing Chinese J-10 fighter jets: media reports
According to media reports on Thursday, Indonesia is assessing purchasing China’s J-10 fighter jets, taking into account the aircraft’s recent combat success. A Chinese military affairs expert said the J-10 is an outstanding warplane that can attract many potential buyers, especially after having proved its effectiveness in real battle.
Indonesia Close to Finalising Deal For Chinese J-10C Fighters After Combat Successes Against India
The Indonesian Defence Ministry is working to finalise a deal to procure 42 Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft, as part of a landmark deal that would considerably strengthen defence ties between East Asia’s two largest countries. Air Force Chief Marshall Mohamad Tony Harjono mentioned the possibility of procurements on May 27, which was again raised three days later by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun. …
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