[Global Network Reporter Suo Yanqi] According to Indonesia's Antara News Agency and Jakarta Globe, Indonesian Defense Minister Shafri confirmed on Wednesday (15th) that the country will purchase Chinese J-10 fighter jets.
“The J-10 fighter will soon appear in Jakarta,” Shawry told reporters on the same day, but he declined to disclose details about the specific timing or quantity of the procurement.
The Jakarta Global that a spokesman for Sharif recently told the media that the Indonesian Air Force was still evaluating the possibility of purchasing J-10 fighters. “We hope to have the best military weapons for our army,” the spokesman said.
On June 5, local time, according to Indonesian military news, the Indonesian government is conducting a feasibility assessment on purchasing Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets. Indonesian Deputy Defense Minister Dao Fanto said that this move is aimed at improving the modern combat capability of the Indonesian Air Force, while taking into account the cost performance of the defense budget.
As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has continued to advance its military modernization in recent years. In 2022, Indonesia and France signed an agreement to order 42 Armor fighters for $8.1 billion, with the first batch expected to be delivered in 2026. In addition, earlier this year, Jakarta signed a contract for the purchase of 48 Turkish-made "Khan" fighters. Indonesia is also jointly developing KF-21 fighters with South Korea.