Reference News Network, January 13 report: According to Reuters, on January 12, three security officials familiar with the meeting said that the Indonesian Defense Minister met with the Chief of the Pakistan Air Force in Islamabad. The two sides discussed possible agreements, including the sale of fighter jets and attack drones to Jakarta.
The report states that this meeting comes as Pakistan's defense industry advances a series of defense procurement negotiations, including deals with the Libyan National Army and Sudanese forces, and hopes to establish its important role in the region.
A source said that the talks focused on the sale of the JF-17 "Thunder" fighter jet (known as "Jianglong" in China), a multi-role fighter jet jointly developed by Pakistan and China, as well as drones for surveillance and target strikes. Two other sources said the negotiations have entered the final stage, involving more than 40 JF-17 fighter jets. One of them said that Indonesia is also interested in Pakistan's "Shapar" drone.
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the Pakistani military confirmed the meeting between Indonesian Defense Minister Safri Samsum and Chief of the Pakistan Air Force Babar. (Translated by Lu Di)
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