Rafale Fighter Jet for Indonesia 2021 | Indonesia Rafale Deal with France

Indonesia reportedly signed a letter of intent to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

Since the visit of the Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to Paris in January 2020, rumors emerged of a potential acquisition of Dassault fighter jets to renew the Indonesian Air Force fleet.

In February 2021, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Fadjar Prasetyo, confirmed a plan to purchase 36 units of the French fighters and 8 F-15EXs by 2024 ‒ probably so as not to upset their US ally.

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