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The Diplomat
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Diplomat
Indonesia Signs Contract With Türkiye to Buy 48 KAAN Fighter Jets
The acquisition of the Turkish fighter marks an extension of Jakarta's promiscuous approach to the modernization of its ageing fighter fleet. Indonesia has signed a contract to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets from Türkiye in a bid to upgrade its ageing air force, Indonesia's Ministry of Defense announced yesterday. In a statement, Ministry spokesperson Frega Wenas Inkriwang said that the two nations 'signed an implementation contract' on July 26, on the sidelines of the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, Reuters reported. The KAAN fighter, which has been developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), is Türkiye's first domestically produced combat aircraft. It completed its first flight in February last year, and production is expected to begin in earnest in 2028. Indonesia is the first export customer for the new fifth-generation jet. The 10-year delivery timeline will see KAAN fighters assembled and integrated with engines manufactured in Türkiye, while new production and maintenance facilities will be established in Indonesia. This will support technology sharing and the development of Indonesia's defense industrial base. Indonesia's state-owned aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia and land systems manufacturer PT Republik Armorindo Defense will participate in the program alongside TAI. 'This signature is not merely an export milestone – it marks the beginning of a new era in engineering, production, and technology sharing,' Türkiye's Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB) said in a statement quoted by Aviation Week. The KAAN deal, which has been valued by one publication at around $10 billion, marks an extension of Jakarta's promiscuous approach to the modernization of the Indonesian Air Force, which currently includes a mix of ageing U.S.-made F-16 and Russian Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 jets. The Indonesian Air Force has considered various options for refreshing its fighter fleet over the past decade, reflecting both the complexity of its operational needs and its desire to avoid a heavy reliance on any one defense partner. It is already waiting on an $8.1 billion order for 42 new Rafale jet fighters from the French defense manufacturer Dassault, the first of which are expected for delivery early next year. Since then, Jakarta has mooted a possible purchase of China's J-10 fighter jets, following the impressive performance of Pakistan's J-10s in its military clashes with India in May. It has also considered a purchase of U.S.-made F-15EX Eagle II fighters. Why Indonesia would opt for a largely unproven jet remains unclear, but Türkiye's agreement to support technology transfers in Indonesian state-owned enterprises is clearly an attractive draw for Jakarta, which has for years sought to develop its own defense industrial base. As a technologically competent middle power, Türkiye also likely appeals insofar as it allows Indonesia to avoid an unhealthy dependence on major powers such as China, Russia, and the United States. The fighter jet procurement is not the only new defense agreement between the two nations. According to one report, last week's defense expo also saw Indonesia sign an MoU with Türkiye's TAIS Shipyard to purchase two Milgem Istif-class frigates, which follows the integration of Turkish weapons and combat systems aboard Indonesia's future Merah Putih-class frigates. At last week's defense expo, the Turkish defense firm Roketsan also signed a technology transfer agreement with Indonesia covering its Cakir cruise missile system.
CNA
6 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Indonesia signs contract with Türkiye to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets
JAKARTA: Indonesia has signed a contract to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets from Türkiye, the Indonesian defence ministry said on Tuesday (Jul 29), sealing the latest purchase by the Southeast Asian nation aimed at modernising its ageing military hardware. In order to strengthen its air force, Jakarta also ordered 42 French Rafale jets worth US$8.1 billion in 2022. It is also considering ordering China's J-10 fighter jets and continues talks to purchase the US-made F-15EX jets. Indonesia and Türkiye "signed an implementation contract" last Saturday on the sidelines of the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, defence ministry spokesperson Frega Wenas Inkriwang said in a statement. He did not provide details of the contract value or delivery dates. KAAN is Türkiye's first national combat aircraft and it completed its first flight in February last year, but serial production is not expected to begin until 2028. Türkiye's defence ministry called the jet a fifth-generation aircraft and said it will be powered by two General Electric F-110 engines, which are also used in the fourth-generation Lockheed Martin F-16 jets. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeedin witnessed the agreement signing, Frega said, adding the contract signing reaffirms the commitment of both governments to strengthen joint technology development and expand Indonesia's defence industry capacity. Indonesia also signed an MoU with Türkiye's TAIS Shipyard to purchase two Milgem Istif class frigates during the defence fair in Istanbul, according to a social media post by Sjafrie late on Monday.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Indonesia signs contract with Turkiye to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets
JAKARTA, July 29 — Indonesia has signed a contract to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets from Turkiye, the Indonesian defence ministry said today, sealing the latest purchase by the Southeast Asian nation aimed at modernising its ageing military hardware. In order to strengthen its air force, Jakarta also ordered 42 French Rafale jets worth US$8.1 billion (RM34.3 billion) in 2022. It is also considering ordering China's J-10 fighter jets and continues talks to purchase the US-made F-15EX jets. Indonesia and Turkiye 'signed an implementation contract' last Saturday on the sidelines of the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, defence ministry spokesperson Frega Wenas Inkriwang said in a statement. He did not provide details of the contract value or delivery dates. KAAN is Turkiye's first national combat aircraft and it completed its first flight in February last year, but serial production is not expected to begin until 2028. Turkiye's defence ministry called the jet a fifth-generation aircraft and said it will be powered by two General Electric F-110 engines, which are also used in the fourth-generation Lockheed Martin F-16 jets. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeedin witnessed the agreement signing, Frega said, adding the contract signing reaffirms the commitment of both governments to strengthen joint technology development and expand Indonesia's defence industry capacity. Indonesia also signed an MoU with Turkiye's TAIS Shipyard to purchase two Milgem Istif class frigates during the defence fair in Istanbul, according to a social media post by Sjafrie late yesterday. The defence ministry did not immediately respond to Reuters' question about details of the frigate deal. — Reuters
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Indonesia signs contract with Turkey to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets
Find out what's new on ST website and app. JAKARTA - Indonesia has signed a contract to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets from Turkey, the Indonesian defence ministry said on Tuesday, sealing the latest purchase by the Southeast Asian nation aimed at modernising its ageing military hardware. In order to strengthen its air force, Jakarta also ordered 42 French Rafale jets worth $8.1 billion in 2022. It is also considering ordering China's J-10 fighter jets and continues talks to purchase the U.S.-made F-15EX jets. Indonesia and Turkey "signed an implementation contract" last Saturday on the sidelines of the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, defence ministry spokesperson Frega Wenas Inkriwang said in a statement. He did not provide details of the contract value or delivery dates. KAAN is Turkey's first national combat aircraft and it completed its first flight in February last year, but serial production is not expected to begin until 2028. Turkey's defence ministry called the jet a fifth-generation aircraft and said it will be powered by two General Electric F-110 engines, which are also used in the fourth-generation Lockheed Martin F-16 jets. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeedin witnessed the agreement signing, Frega said, adding the contract signing reaffirms the commitment of both governments to strengthen joint technology development and expand Indonesia's defence industry capacity. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Thirty dead, over 80,000 evacuated, following heavy rain in Beijing Asia Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce Singapore NDP 2025: Enhanced security measures to be put in place around the Padang Business SIA shares tumble 6.8% after first-quarter profit slide Sport World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro among list of top names for Singapore football coach World Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres Business BYD tops Singapore car sales in first half of 2025 with almost one-fifth of the market Singapore ST Explains: What we know about the Tanjong Katong sinkhole so far Indonesia also signed an MoU with Turkey's TAIS Shipyard to purchase two Milgem Istif class frigates during the defence fair in Istanbul, according to a social media post by Sjafrie late on Monday. The defence ministry did not immediately respond to Reuters' question about details of the frigate deal. REUTERS
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkey, Indonesia sign multibillion-dollar warplane, frigate deals
ISTANBUL — Turkey has secured a landmark defense export agreement with Indonesia, signing contracts for 48 KAAN fighter aircraft and two İstif-class frigates – a sign of Ankara's growing defense industry footprint in Southeast Asia. On July 26, 2026, Turkey and Indonesia officially signed the commercial contract defining the technical annexes and implementation details of the government-to-government (G2G) procurement agreement for 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets. The original G2G framework agreement had been signed on June 11, 2025. The agreement includes comprehensive cooperation in engineering, manufacturing, and technology transfer. A key component is the establishment of a local aerospace infrastructure in Indonesia, which will serve as a tangible reflection of the strategic depth of the partnership. Deliveries of the 48 aircraft will be carried out over a 10-year period under a phased schedule. The contract also covers long-term industrial collaboration, engineering support, and joint technology development, with Indonesian partners including PT Republik Aero Dirgantara and PT Dirgantara Indonesia. The signing ceremony was attended by Haluk Görgün, President of the Turkish Defense Industry Agency; Şefri Şemsuddin, Indonesian Minister of Defense; Mehmet Demiroğlu, CEO of Turkish Aerospace; Ömer Cihat Vardan, Chairman of Turkish Aerospace; and Air Marshal Yusuf Zuhari, Head of Indonesia's Defense Facilities Agency. KAAN conducted its maiden flight on Feb. 21, 2024, and is expected to enter serial production by 2028, with the first deliveries to the Turkish Air Force planned for 2029. Separately, during the IDEF 2025 defense exhibition here, defense officials from both countries finalized a deal for the supply of two MİLGEM-class, İstif-type frigates. This contract marks the first export of a MİLGEM-class warship to Indonesia. The first İstif-class frigate, TCG İstanbul, was commissioned into the Turkish Navy in January 2024, with serial production of additional ships underway and deliveries expected to continue through the late 2020s. This frigate deal is the third major naval cooperation project between the two countries. The first is the ongoing construction of two 70-meter missile-equipped, fast-attack craft (FAC) by Turkey's TAIS consortium at Sefine Shipyard. First steel was cut in October 2024, and the vessels will feature Havelsan's combat management system. The second is the integration of Turkish weapons and combat systems aboard Indonesia's future Merah Putih-class frigates. These ships, based on the Babcock Arrowhead 140 design, are equipped with Aselsan's radar and sonar systems, Havelsan's ADVENT combat management system and Roketsan's Atmaca anti-ship missiles. Solve the daily Crossword
