US EditionPakistan and Indonesia closing in on jets and drones defence deal, sources say
Indonesia advances talks with Pakistan on acquiring over 40 JF-17 jets, surveillance drones, and training to modernize its air force, officials said.
- On Jan 12, Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad to discuss a potential sale of combat jets and killer drones.
- Indonesia is pursuing fleet renewal to replace ageing jets, seeking to strengthen its ageing air force fleet as President Prabowo Subianto visited Pakistan last month for defence talks.
- The other two sources described the talks as advanced and involving more than 40 JF-17 Thunder jets, Pakistan defence procurement officials discussed air-defence systems, training, and Shahpar drones with Indonesian defence planners.
- Interest has surged after regional combat last year, with JF-17s featuring in deals with Azerbaijan and a $4 billion pact with the Libyan National Army, while Pakistan pursues Riyadh talks and Bangladesh exports.
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Indonesia Eyes Deal for Pakistani Combat Jets and Drones
Indonesia is in advanced negotiations with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 combat jets and Shahpar drones. This potential deal underscores Pakistan's growing regional military influence. Discussions also highlighted strategic defence cooperation, but no concrete decisions have been made. President Subianto's visit to Pakistan suggests strengthening bilateral defence ties.
JF-17 Thunder in focus as PAF chief, Indonesian defence minister discuss bilateral cooperation
A high-level Indonesian defence delegation, led by Minister of Defence Lt Gen (R) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, called on Chief of Air Staff Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss strategic aviation cooperation and the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. The meeting serves as a critical follow-up to the recent state visit by the Indonesian president to Pakistan. Both leaders underscored…
Indonesia in Talks with Pakistan on JF-17 Jet Deal, Sources Say
Indonesia is in talks with Pakistan to buy over 40 JF-17 fighter jets and drones as it upgrades its air force fleet, sources say. The post Indonesia in Talks with Pakistan on JF-17 Jet Deal, Sources Say appeared first on StratNews Global.
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