Indonesia's move shocked the West.
Foreign media disclosed on October 16 that Indonesia will purchase 42 Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, valued at more than $9 billion. An Indonesian senior defense official said this is the country's first large-scale purchase of aircraft from a non-Western country.
The J-10C is a third-generation improved multi-role fighter jet independently developed by China. It not only has excellent medium and short-range air-to-air capabilities, but can also conduct precise strikes on ground and sea targets. During this year's India-Pakistan conflict, the aircraft shot down multiple French Rafale fighters of the Indian Air Force, causing a shock in the Western world, and also providing itself with a "combat advertisement." The significant shift in Indonesia's equipment procurement choice is not only due to India's "unexpected assistance," but more importantly, the outstanding performance advantages of the J-10C have made it stand out in the international equipment market.
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