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Indonesia advances in talks to buy Boeing F-15 fighter jets
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 11/24/2022
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Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto confirmed that the country is close to purchasing 36 F-15 aircraft. The value of the deal is up to 13.9 billion dollars, with equipment related to the plane included.
The possible sale of the F-15EX Eagle II fighters was approved in February by the US State Department.
“The F-15 negotiations continue and we are in advanced stages. I think that now it will depend on the government to finally decide”, said the minister of defense.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the acquisition of the F-15 would enhance interoperability and complement Indonesia's fleet of 33 F-16 jets.
In addition, at the beginning of the year, Indonesia signed a contract with Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of 42 Rafale fighters, worth US$8.1 billion, which are expected to be delivered next year.
The Indonesian Air Force currently has a fleet consisting of F-16, Su-30, Hawk 209, T-50 and A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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