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S eems like Indonesia is on a fighter jet shopping spree, as it is signing deals with multiple countries for their fighter jets. The country has recently signed a deal with Turkey
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Defense News on MSNFirst KAAN export prospect: Turkey to deliver 48 jets to IndonesiaThe signing of the agreement was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on June 11 in a post on X.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will export 48 of its nationally-produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Erdogan's announcement on Wednesday marks the first export deal for
Turkey compares its fighter jet to US' F-16 jet. Regarding this deal, Erdogan said that Indonesia's local capabilities will also be used in the production of this fighter jet.
Indonesia signs on as the first export customer for Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet, with a 48-aircraft deal that includes industrial cooperation.
Beijing has offered to sell its J-10 fighter jets to Jakarta, which could make Indonesia the second country, after Pakistan, to operate them. But such a deal could put Indonesia in a tough spot diplomatically,
Indonesia is procuring 48 KAAN fighter jets from Turkiye. The deal is estimated at $10 billion. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. This shifts Indonesia's focus from additional Rafale orders. The KAAN aims to compete with jets like the F-35.
Indonesia will purchase 48 Kaan fifth-generation fighter jets from Turkey in a deal valued at more than $10 bn, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. The agreement was signed at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, which has been attended by Turkish defence firms.
The agreement to sell the Kaan fifth-generation planes, which Turkey is still developing, is a "record-breaking" military deal for the country, Erdogan said