Indonesia continues to improve its national defense by developing and
acquiring modern fighter jets.
Currently, Indonesia is collaborating with South Korea (South Korea) for the
procurement of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.
Quoted from Aerosociety, it is stated that the KF-21 Boramae is scheduled to
conduct its first flight test in 2022.
The JoongAng also confirmed that the KF-21 Boramae made by South Korea and
Indonesia will make its maiden flight in June 2022. The KF-21 Boramae shows
significant progress.
"This year, we will begin full-scale test maneuvers for the KF-21. From the
end of June, the full flight test will begin," wrote The JoongAng in its
article.
Quoted from cavok.com.br, there are about 6 prototype units of the KF-21
Boramae which are in final assembly. The development of the KF-21 Boramae is
proof that Indonesia can take part in creating a modern fighter jet that is
so sophisticated.
In addition to expecting the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, Indonesia also plans
to acquire other modern fighter jets.
After leaving the Su-35, Indonesia has now legally owned the French Rafale
fighter jet.
Quoted from Defense Security Asia, Indonesia has agreed to acquire six
Rafale fighter jets developed by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation.
Indonesia plans to acquire 30 Rafale fighter jets in the future, bringing
the total to 36 units.
Today, French Defense Minister Florence Parly is in Jakarta to finalize the
procurement of Rafale aircraft.
The Rafale aircraft used by the Indonesian Air Force will be the first
aircraft used in ASEAN airspace.
Indonesia will be the eighth country to use the Rafale fighter jet. Other
countries that use Rafale fighter jets are the French Air Force, Qatar,
Egypt, Greece, India, Croatia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Indonesia hopes to use the Rafale F3-R fighter jet for its air force.
The Rafale F3-R is a Rafale aircraft that was upgraded in 2014 by Dassault
Aviation, Thales, MBDA, and Safran.
The upgrade involves software and hardware upgrades including the
integration of Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missiles and Sagem
Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM) air-to-ground missiles.
The Rafale F3-R fighter jet will also use the AESA RBE2 radar developed by
Thales. The Rafale F3-R fighter jet will also use the Talios Targeting Pod,
refueling pod and the Spektra electronic warfare system as well as the
Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System.
Indonesia did decide to buy the Rafale aircraft after canceling the purchase
of the Sukhoi Su-35 (Flanker E) aircraft from Russia.
In addition to buying Rafale aircraft from France, Indonesia will also buy
eight F-15EX aircraft. The F-15EX itself is the latest variant of the
fighter jet from the United States (US).
Until now, Indonesia and the United States are still negotiating the sale of
the F-15EX fighter jet.
Quoted from Antaranews.com, the Indonesian Air Force confirmed that it would
buy 4.5 generation fighter jets, namely the French-made Dassault Rafale and
the US F-15EX.
"We want a 4.5 generation jet and want a 'heavy' or medium and above.
Because we currently have the F-16, we already have the Russian-made
Sukhoi," said Air Force Chief of Staff (Kasau) Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo
on Wednesday .
"This is also the result of thinking from the Ministry of Defense," he
continued.
With the KF-21 Boramae, Rafale, F-15EX will make Indonesia the king in the
air.
The presence of the three modern fighter jets will increase the strength of
the Indonesian Air Force in maintaining the sovereignty of the NKRI airspace
from enemy threats.
According to Fadjar, Defense Minister (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto has given an
explanation to the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of
Bappenas regarding the budget.
It was explained that the budget for the procurement of fighter jets to be
used was up to 30 to 40 years into the future.
