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France Signs €5 Billion Deal for 42 Rafale Fighter Jets

January 13, 2024 @ 08:24 AM

At the conclusion of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation a substantial order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, designated as "tranche 5," to fortify the capabilities of the French Air Force (AAE). The deal, valued at over €5 billion (U
South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...

January 10, 2024 @ 12:18 PM

South Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche

January 9, 2024 @ 04:00 AM

Dassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
Indonesia Plans to Modernize its Su-30, F-16 Aircraft Fleet

January 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

Indonesia has decided to forgo its plan to acquire 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar and instead focus on modernizing its existing fleet of Sukhoi Su-30 and F-16 aircraft. These statements were made by Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, a government spokesperson, during a TV One interview
Indonesian Air Force Inducts Five NC-212i Tactical Transport Aircraft

December 12, 2023 @ 08:59 AM

Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto officially handed over five indigenously made NC-212i transport aircraft to the countrys Air Force at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base on Tuesday. The five aircraft are part of the procurement of nine NC-212i aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force which will strengthen Air Squadron 4 Air Wing 2 Abdulrachman Saleh Air Base, Malang, East Java
Russia’s Su-35S Fighter Jet Being Supplied to Foreign Customers: Rostec

December 10, 2023 @ 04:45 PM

Rostec Corporation, Russias defense enterprises holding company has disclosed that the Su-35S fighter aircraft is being supplied to foreign customers. As part of a report on the Su-35 series of aircraft, Rostec said, “the aircraft is now supplied both for the needs of the Russian Ministry of Defense and to foreign customers
Indonesian Military Receives Eight Airbus H225M Helicopters

December 1, 2023 @ 11:54 AM

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto handed over eight H225M heavy lift helicopters, a collaborative effort between PTDI and Airbus Helicopters, France, to Air Force Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo at Atang Sendjaja Air Base in Bogor on Friday. The helicopters were delivered in stages, starting with the first unit on September 14, 2023, from the PTDI Rotary Wing Apron Hangar in Bandung to the Atang Sendjaja Indonesian Air Force Base
Indonesia’s PTDI Secures Deal for 25 N219 Aircraft in China

November 28, 2023 @ 08:00 AM

Indonesian firm PTDI finalized an agreement with Linkfield Technologies to procure 25 N219 aircraft tailored to specific end-user needs in China. The agreement was signed during Aero Asia 2023 exhibition held at Zhuhai International Airshow Center from November 23-26
Islamic Nations’ Diplomatic Offensive Against Israel’s Gaza War to Begin With China...

November 19, 2023 @ 02:49 PM

China will be the first destination of the Islamic Ministerial Committees mission to exert international pressure to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza, Saudi Arabias Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan announced Saturday. Addressing reporters in Bahrain during the Manama Dialogue 2023 on June 18, Prince Faisal revealed that ministers designated by Arab and Islamic leaders, following the recent summit in Riyadh a week ago, will embark on their journey to Beijing on Monday
Two Indonesian Super Tucano Aircraft Crash, 4 Crew Killed

November 17, 2023 @ 08:03 AM

Two Brazil-made EMB-314 Super Tucano counterinsurgency (COIN) aircraft from the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU)s 21st Squadron crashed in two separate locations inside the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java on November 16. The Air Force has deployed the Accident Quick Response Team (AQRT) to the crash sites of the two Super Tucano aircraft in Pasuruan, East Java

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