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SIPRI report on Indonesia order and Contract (not all SIPRI report already in effective contract), already circulating in Indonesian forums. What I would like to focus is order for 32 GE F-414 and 24 Honeywell F-124 turbofan.

This translate to 16 KF-21 and 12 M-346. The talk and rumours indicating 3 tranches of KF-21 and 2-3 tranches of M346FA order. Thus despite the talk of Su-35, J-10B/CE, the order/contract/money trails so far only shown one additional MRCA (after Rafale) and one type LCA.

M346FA is to replace Hawk 209/109 which before replace A-4 Skyhawk as LCA. T-50i is replacing Hawk Mk53 which before replace L-29 Deflin. So the path is different, and why the choices goes to M346FA instead FA-50 as LCA, well that's another matter.

Is there potential another assets that being order or contracted without SIPRI knowledge. Could be, but seems and agency like SIPRI already in the game too long, that they can sniff potential defense procurement trails.

Really don't get the M346. From capability standpoint, FA50 seems like a better choice on paper. In addition, the fact that there is a squadron of TA50 makes training and ramp up easier, one would think.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Really don't get the M346. From capability standpoint, FA50 seems like a better choice on paper. In addition, the fact that there is a squadron of TA50 makes training and ramp up easier, one would think.

Totally agree, besides that maintenance on the FA-50 will be also much more cost effective with the single GE F404 engine.
I simply can't believe that the M346 is so much more advanced than the FA-50.

 

[Ananda]

simply can't believe that the M346 is so much more advanced than the FA-50

I'm quite sure that FA-50 and M346FA have similar effectiveness. All back to marketing lobby.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Two EC725 CSAR helicopters in action. This is one of the many reasons why TNI-AU doesn't need another type of SAR-helicopter, like the EH-101.

I still don't understand why OPM is branded as an 'armed criminal group', and not as an terrorist organization, after so many attacks on civilian infrastuctrure, workers and villagers. This is not the first time a civilian aircraft is demolished and the aircrew is abducted/murdered.

 

[Ananda]

still don't understand why OPM is branded as an 'armed criminal group', and not as an terrorist organization,

Because Indonesia Administration want to put the operation as anti-criminal, just like US and Mexico done with Cartels. Put them as terrorist can be seen the operation is against more then criminal intents gank.

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https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/indonesia-doubles-orders-chinese-j10c The talk of J-10 is continue increasing. After Allan Warnes tweet in his X, Military Watch also talking on Indonesia Defense Minister doubling the order. The talk on this related to Indonesia stay back from Su-35...

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The rumours on this getting louder. It is also shown indication it will be J-10B with upgrade to CE standard. The fast availability and AL-31 engine that drove this. Rumours also talk further order of J-10B/CE will push potential additional Flankers our, as it will use the budget that previously prepared for additional Flankers.

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7 Cooperation Agreements Signed by Indonesia and Belarus

Indonesia and Belarus has signed a number of bilateral cooperation agreements in various fields during the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and his delegation to the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on Thursday, July 7.

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This talk between Lukashenko and Prabowo from my understanding also include defense industry coop, including Aero MRO. AL-31 MRO potentially among that. This again strengthen rumours why J-10B being choose (aside China want to get rid of them, in relatively cheaper price tag).

 

[Ananda]

Turkey's Plans for Domestic KAAN Fighter Depend on American Engines, While Their Export Has Already Begun to Be Blocked in U.S. Again | Defense Express

If Turkey cannot purchase F110 engines for $700 million, then the KAAN serial fighters will be able to fly only sometime in the 2030s

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Put it in this thread, not Turkish AF thread, as to shown why Indonesia procurement agreement have condition precedence on availability of TF35000 engine. Relying on F110 will be hard for export license. Even getting for Turkiye own use still getting opposition in US Congress.

Trump already support the F110 export for KAAN. Thus getting this democrats initiative to block will be hold down on partisan issue. Still this shown why rellying for US engine for export, is still hard to achieve.

 

[Ananda]

Indonesia: 'green water navy'

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/indonesia-buy-brahmos-missiles-indian-govt-official-says-2026-07-07/ India source claim Indonesia will sign deal with India, during Modi visit today. The deal for Brahmo's Shore Base SSM and Astra AAM. Astra will be compatible with Indonesia Su-30Mk2. Add...

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-07/modi-prabowo-to-sign-india-indonesia-defense-pact-deepen-ties

Prabowo dan Modi Sepakati 16 MoU, Termasuk soal Rudal Supersonic BrahMos

Pertemuan Prabowo Subianto dan Perdana Menteri India Narendra Modi menghasilkan 16 kesepakatan. Salah satunya kerja sama terkait rudal supersonik BrahMos.

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13. Perjanjian kerja sama rudal udara-ke-udara antara Bharat Dynamics dan Republic Corp.

There are 16 items being signed between Modi and Prabowo. In this thread, I will focus on item #13, which stated Bharat Dynamics and Republikorp on collaboration toward Air to Air missile.

Bharat Dynamics is second company after Roketsan that Republikorp makes agreement for cooperation on missile. With Roketsan it is JV to build 2 type of SSM (Atmaca and Cakir) and 2 type of SAM (Hisar and Sungur). With Bharat Dynamics it is going to be Astra, which also India first BVR Missile.

It is expected Astra will be put in TNI-AU Su-30Mk2, but whether it can be integrated to Rafale, will depend with India agreement with France. I do suspect potential compatibility of Astra with Rafale due to India-France agreement is main attraction for Indonesia to assign Republikorp on missile coop for Astra.

Question remain with missile industrial coop with Roketsan and now Bharat Dynamics, where Republikorp missile facilities will be ? Rumours say it will be in Batam, but no where to be seen development on that.