Indonesia did not buy J-10, and in the end bought the "Rafale" fighter jets.
Emmanuel Macron personally negotiated it, and Indonesia and France signed a contract to officially purchase 42 Rafale fighter jets from France! It is estimated that the price will be slightly reduced, along with the inclusion of Caesars cannons and other big gifts, showing France's sincerity!
In February 2022, Indonesia and France reached a consensus on 42 Rafale fighter jets. Contracts will be signed gradually from 2022 to 2024. It is estimated that the first batch of Rafale fighter jets will be delivered to Indonesia in the first half of next year.
Currently, Airbus produced by France has surpassed Boeing and is currently the largest producer of large aircraft globally. France's Safran engine for the C919 large passenger aircraft is also being used, but sales have been banned by the United States.
The Rafale fighter jet from France should be quite good. This aircraft's ability to intercept missiles is really super strong, all because India couldn't handle it well. It is on par with the J-10C and is one of only two fourth-plus-generation fighters in the world to have experienced air combat. If you can't choose the J-10C, then choosing the Rafale is definitely correct.
Indonesia is the largest economy and population in Southeast Asia, so it also considers itself high and wants to be a small regional hegemon.
The key point in this choice of the Rafale is this sentence in the news: including France's technology transfer and long-term logistics support.
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