UAE on-Boards the KF-21 Program
United Arab Emirates joined the KF-21 Boramae program by paying Indonesia’s share and financing the project.
Indonesia News
Air
Investment
Air
Indonesia Acquires the Airbus A330 MRTT
Airbus and Boeing were competing for the Indonesian Air Force Tanker Fleet. Indonesia will acquire the Airbus A330 MRTT.
Air
Indonesia Secures Boeing’s F-15 IDN Fighter Jets
Indonesia agreed to purchase 24 F-15 IDN fighter jets from Boeing. The deal follows Rafale’s commitments by 18 examples to 24 aircraft.
Air
Dassault Confirmed the Order for Indonesia’s second phase of 18 Rafales
Dassault announced that the second phase order for Indonesia’s 18 Rafales became effective as part of the contract signed in 2022 to acquire 42 Rafale jets.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Indonesia bought 12 ANKA drones worth US$300 million
Indonesia signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) worth USD 300 million for 12 ANKA UAVs.
Navy / Maritime
Indonesian Navy Discusses Procuring German Submarines
German and Indonesian Defence Ministers discuss strengthening relations and cooperation between two countries.
Navy / Maritime
Indonesia Commissions New Combat-Capable VVIP Class Ship
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) inaugurated its new combat-capable presidential ship, the KRI Bung Karno (369), on 01 June 2023.
Navy / Maritime
Indonesian Navy Inaugurates Two New Sampari Class FAC
Indonesian Navy has officially named the two Sampari-class 60M Fast Attack Craft KRI Kapak-625 and KRI Panah-626.
Air
Indonesia’s KF-21 prototype made its first flight
KAI’s fifth KF-21 Boramae prototype jet completed its maiden flight on May 16, 2023. The fighter will belong to Indonesia.
Bilateral Relations
Air
Prabowo Confirms Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX Acquisition
Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto confirmed that Indonesia is determined to buy Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX fighter jets.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
French Navy’s LHD Dixmude Visits Indonesia
French Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Dixmude L9015, visited Indonesia to boost bilateral defence relations.
Air
Sensors
Indonesia to Procure Two AEW&C Aircraft
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has approved the acquisition of two new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.
Air
La Tribune: Indonesia Has Paid an Advance for an Additional 18 Rafales
Indonesia has made a down payment to acquire 18 Dassault Rafale jets, a contract for which was signed in April 2022.
Air
Indonesia Receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules
Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara /TNI AU) has taken delivery of the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters.
