Indonesia to buy 10 Su-35 fighters
Indonesia will buy 10 units of Sukhoi 35 fighter jets from Russia to strengthen the country’s air forces, a minister confirmed on Tuesday.
“I will go to Russia in March to sign off the contract,” Defense Minister Ryamizard told reporters on the sidelines of his meeting with visiting Russian Security Council delegation in Jakarta.
He said the government limit the purchase to 10 units, but promised to update the air forces’ warplane fleet according to the rapid technology development in global fighter jet industry.
“If brand new technology comes to surface, we can update (the fighter jets),” the minister said.
Ryamizard added that Indonesia and Russia have agreed on the transfer of technology (TOT) terms regarding the purchase.
He said that Indonesia would send its military personnel to Russia to undergo training where they will expand their knowledge on defense science and operation of the planes.
