Southeast Asia Indonesia signs letter of intent to buy 18 more Rafale jets, expanding defence ties with France

[Krishna with Flute]

Date of Event: Jun 9, 2025

Source : https://defence-industry.eu/indonesia-signs-letter-of-intent-to-buy-18-more-rafale-jets-expanding-defence-ties-with-france/#:~:text=On%2028%20May%2C%20Indonesia%20signed%20a%20letter%20of,order%20for%2042%20Rafale%20aircraft%20placed%20in%202022. Short Summary: On 28 May, Indonesia signed a letter of intent expressing its intention to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. This move follows a previous order for 42 Rafale aircraft placed in 2022.

May 29, 2025​

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Indonesia signs letter of intent to buy 18 more Rafale jets, expanding defence ties with France​

By Defence Industry Europe

Photo: Dassault Aviation.
On 28 May, Indonesia signed a letter of intent expressing its intention to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. This move follows a previous order for 42 Rafale aircraft placed in 2022.




The new agreement is expected to cover 18 more jets and further deepen defence cooperation between the two nations. Initial deliveries of the Rafale are scheduled to begin in early 2026.

The partnership includes training, logistical support and technology transfers, aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific region. “The announced decision to continue purchasing these fighter jets is evidence of Jakarta’s confidence in the combat capabilities of the aircraft,” despite recent challenges, said an official source.






The decision to expand the order was made despite a disinformation campaign intended to damage the Rafale’s reputation. The campaign, which alleged the downing of three Rafale jets by Pakistan, was reportedly supported by media outlets and social media accounts linked to China and Pakistan.

Indonesia has also shown interest in acquiring two Scorpène submarines, frigates, and CAESAR artillery systems. These potential purchases are part of a broader strategy to modernise the Indonesian Armed Forces and bolster the country’s regional standing.

Indonesia signs letter of intent to buy 18 more Rafale jets, expanding defence ties with France

On 28 May, Indonesia signed a letter of intent expressing its intention to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.

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[Krishna with Flute]

Exposing the lies of 50 cent army propaganda, Indonesia signed 18 additional Rafale deal. 4 Ft Chinese was doing propaganda here that Indonesia was considering Junk 10 C which hit the send of Rajasthan and failed to hit even a single plane.

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Southeast Asia Thread 'Indonesia weighs acquisition of Chinese J-10C fighter jets'

May 28, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono did not rule out the possibility of purchasing J-10C fighter jets from China.

“We are considering it,” he stated here on Tuesday (May 27), noting that acquiring the main weapon system was not an easy decision.

Harjono explained that decisions regarding the purchase of TNI AU defense equipment must pass through several stages and be reviewed by the Defense Equipment Determination Council.

He noted that during this process, the government will assess all factors, including the suitability...

• Jiangnan
• Replies: 13
• Forum: Southeast Asia & Oceania

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[🇮🇳] Thread 'Indonesia reconsiders Rafale jet deal after reported losses in India-Pakistan clash'

May 20, 2025

Indonesia is reviewing its $8.1 billion agreement to purchase 42 Rafale fighter jets from France following reports that three Indian Rafales were downed by Pakistan's J-10C aircraft earlier this month.

Officials within Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence are re-evaluating the operational reliability of the French-made jets, Caliber.Az reports, citing Defence Turk.



While no official changes have been made to the deal, and deliveries are still expected to commence in early 2026, the reports have sparked unease within Indonesia’s defence community. The Rafale...

• Jiangnan
• Replies: 2
• Forum: Indian Defense Forum

 

[Jiangnan]

Exposing the lies of 50 cent army propaganda, Indonesia signed 18 additional Rafale deal. 4 Ft Chinese was doing propaganda here that Indonesia was considering Junk 10 C which hit the send of Rajasthan and failed to hit even a single plane.

J

Southeast Asia Thread 'Indonesia weighs acquisition of Chinese J-10C fighter jets'

May 28, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono did not rule out the possibility of purchasing J-10C fighter jets from China.

“We are considering it,” he stated here on Tuesday (May 27), noting that acquiring the main weapon system was not an easy decision.

Harjono explained that decisions regarding the purchase of TNI AU defense equipment must pass through several stages and be reviewed by the Defense Equipment Determination Council.

He noted that during this process, the government will assess all factors, including the suitability...

• Jiangnan
• Replies: 13
• Forum: Southeast Asia & Oceania

J

[🇮🇳] Thread 'Indonesia reconsiders Rafale jet deal after reported losses in India-Pakistan clash'

May 20, 2025

Indonesia is reviewing its $8.1 billion agreement to purchase 42 Rafale fighter jets from France following reports that three Indian Rafales were downed by Pakistan's J-10C aircraft earlier this month.

Officials within Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence are re-evaluating the operational reliability of the French-made jets, Caliber.Az reports, citing Defence Turk.



While no official changes have been made to the deal, and deliveries are still expected to commence in early 2026, the reports have sparked unease within Indonesia’s defence community. The Rafale...

• Jiangnan
• Replies: 2
• Forum: Indian Defense Forum

Probably France offered excess rebates？

We human world know that the J-10C shot down the Rafale fighter jet. The problem now is. Can India Junk Tejas fly?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Reliability of anything said by 50 cent army as much as the reliability of their weapons. The life of their bluff is as long as their height.

 

[Jiangnan]

It's great to see Indians talking about "reliability," "life" and "height".

Indian reliability: All weapons made in India cannot work.

Life expectancy: India is 67 years old. Bangladesh is 73 years old.

Indian height: 166cm. The lowest in Asia.

We thought Indians would say that Indian junk can fly. But Indians make more jokes.

 

[Jiangnan]

Oh, Indonesia was originally planning to buy 42 Rafale fighter jets. But after the J-10C shot down the Rafale fighter jet. Although Dassault offers more kickbacks. Indonesia only wants to buy 18 Rafale fighter jets.

J-10C shot down 24 Rafale fighter jets.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Pizza boys are born to get humiliated. They are so much of liars that they don't mind lying evenif next day their lies are going to burst. They believe that whatever they are taught in reeducation camp is only truth. That is why they are humiliated wherever they go.

 

[Jiangnan]

The world's lowest Indian waste is only 164 cm. When was the last time they were honest?

Will we humans continue to humiliate a backward country with 400 million illiterate people and 600 million people without toilets?

yes!

We think Indians can be braver to say: Is the Rafale fighter capable of shooting down the J-10C?

 

[Lulldapull]

So in other words, even the Indonesians didn't buy the propaganda about the Rafales having been shot down no?

 

[Jiangnan]

So in other words, even the Indonesians didn't buy the propaganda about the Rafales having been shot down no?

Can you confirm that the Rafale was not shot down by the J-10C? en？

 

[Jiangnan]

Should we trust Marshal IAF or Indian Dalit?