Indonesian Air Force
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Despite many acquisition, including aircraft carrier, Indonesia defense budget for 2026 is 9 billion USD according to latest statement from Finance Ministry (Today when he is asked about J 10 acquisition).
Compare it with 2026 projected GDP from IMF at 1.55 trillion USD, Indonesia defense budget for 2026 is less than 0.6 % of GDP. The smallest in South East Asia, even possibly the world in term of defense budget relative to GDP.
Many acquisition is supported by soft and long term loan. And Indonesia gov debt to GDP ratio is also small at less than 40 % of GDP with small budget deficit at less than 3 % of GDP.
Compare it with 2026 projected GDP from IMF at 1.55 trillion USD, Indonesia defense budget for 2026 is less than 0.6 % of GDP. The smallest in South East Asia, even possibly the world in term of defense budget relative to GDP.
Many acquisition is supported by soft and long term loan. And Indonesia gov debt to GDP ratio is also small at less than 40 % of GDP with small budget deficit at less than 3 % of GDP.
Indos
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After I checked, 2026 defense budget is at 11. 5 billion USD which is around 0.7 % of projected 2026 GDP
https://nasional.kompas.com/read/20...an-2026-ditambah-rp-184-triliun-buat-apa-saja
Some Indonesian media made wrong interpretation by saying J10 acquisition is 9 billion USD. Finance Ministry is talking about overall budget for defense despite he is also pretty wrong (since he is new Finance Minister, just a month).
The amount of transaction actually much less than that. Discounted price I would say.
https://nasional.kompas.com/read/20...an-2026-ditambah-rp-184-triliun-buat-apa-saja
Some Indonesian media made wrong interpretation by saying J10 acquisition is 9 billion USD. Finance Ministry is talking about overall budget for defense despite he is also pretty wrong (since he is new Finance Minister, just a month).
The amount of transaction actually much less than that. Discounted price I would say.
Indos
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Detailed Allocation of Indonesia’s 2026 Indicative Defense Budget
- Management support program: Rp 75.673 trillion → ≈ USD 4.73 billion
- Modernization of defense equipment, non-defense equipment, and defense infrastructure: Rp 71.919 trillion → ≈ USD 4.49 billion
- Professionalism and welfare of military personnel: Rp 13.849 trillion → ≈ USD 0.87 billion
- TNI operational program: Rp 3.145 trillion → ≈ USD 0.20 billion
- Research, defense industry, and higher education program: Rp 2.495 trillion → ≈ USD 0.16 billion
- Defense resource development program: Rp 293.1 billion → ≈ USD 18 million
- Defense policy and regulatory program: Rp 24.7 billion → ≈ USD 1.5 million
Total: Rp 184 trillion → ≈ USD 11.5 billion
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Menhan Minta Anggaran Pertahanan 2026 Ditambah Rp 184 Triliun, Buat Apa Saja?
Pagu indikatif anggaran pertahanan 2026 yang telah ditetapkan dinilai masih kurang. Kemenhan meminta tambahan sebesar Rp 184 triliun, untuk apa?
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Michael
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There are some unverified analyses:
The Indonesian Air Force purchased used J-10 series fighter jets, including the early batches of the J-10C, J-10S, and J-10B.
A common feature is that they all use the AL-31FN engine, which facilitates the logistics and maintenance of these J-10 series fighters.
They did not purchase the mid- to late-stage J-10C (WS-10B) variants.
Only 50-60 J-10B fighters were produced in total. A small number were converted into J-10BGs, which primarily feature upgraded radars and some avionics systems. The J-10BG's performance lies between the J-10B and J-10C. When operating in formation with other J-10Cs, it exhibits no difference from the J-10C. ------ However, it is unclear whether Indonesia purchased the J-10B or the J-10BG.
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We need to wait, not only defense minister is in the government. So things could change in the end, we can see for example F15 EX plan acquisition is also going no where, stag in MOU level, 6 Freem Contract and SU35 contract also until now not effective.
So just wait, only those where the money have been disbursed ( KF21 development cost share since 2011 and KF21/IF21 production facilities investment in Indonesian aerospace + 42 Rafale acquisition + Air Force facility investment for Rafale) that could be said as pretty certain acquisition.
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Airbus delivers first A400M to Indonesia
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Indonesia Ministry of Defence its first A400M, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its military transport capabilities. The heavy tactical airlift will be operated by the Indonesian Air Force.
Jakarta, Indonesia, 3 November 2025 - Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Indonesia Ministry of Defence its first A400M, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its military transport capabilities. The heavy tactical airlift will be operated by the Indonesian Air Force.
The delivery ceremony took place at the Halim Air Force Base in Jakarta, following the handing over of the aircraft at the Airbus facility in Seville, Spain. This is the first out of two A400M aircraft ordered by Indonesia in 2021. The second A400M is expected to be delivered in 2026.
“Today we welcome Indonesia as the tenth operator of the A400M,” said Karl-Heinz Grossman, Head of International at Airbus Defence and Space. “This delivery is a strong demonstration of the trust placed in the aircraft’s multi-role capabilities and suitability for operations in diverse and challenging environments such as the country’s geographic complexity. We look forward to supporting the Indonesian Air Force as it begins operating the A400M for national and regional missions.”
Additionally, Airbus will provide the Indonesian Air Force with comprehensive training and support services to ensure a smooth entry into service.
In the context of this A400M delivery, Indonesia will study the potential integration of the newly developed A400M firefighting kit on-board both aircraft.
The roll-on / roll-off modular firefighting kit allows the A400M to be rapidly converted into a water bomber aircraft, capable of dropping up to 20,000 litres of retardant or water in a single pass. This new capability will significantly bolster Indonesia’s ability to respond to wildfires across its widespread and often hard-to-reach terrain.
The A400M delivered to Indonesia is configured for cargo, troop transport, MEDEVAC, and humanitarian missions. It can carry a maximum payload of up to 37 tonnes of heavy or oversized loads, including helicopters, vehicles, and relief supplies. For an average mission carrying 30 tonnes, the A400M can fly 2,400 nautical miles, covering the entire archipelago from Jakarta.
Designed for operational flexibility, it can operate on short, unpaved runways and also serves as a multi-role aerial refuelling platform, acting as a force multiplier that extends the reach of the Indonesian Air Force.
@AirbusDefence #A400M #Indonesia
Indos
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New Airforce base, but the photo circulated before latest statement from Defense Minister that you saw shown by dieno.
It shows the plan is pretty serious in Ministry of Defense circle, but for Indonesia case, other Ministry outside Defense Minister could affect the plan as well as they have power as well like Planning Minister, Finance Minister, and Economic Coordinator Minister
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Indonesia looks to revive KF-21 contract with Block 2 acquisition
By Ridzwan Rahmat |
08 January 2026
Indonesia's involvement in South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter programme looks set to deepen, with fresh indications that Jakarta may procure 16 Block 2 variants of the aircraft as part of a package to revive a long-stalled contract.
This development emerged from a closed-door meeting at the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Jakarta on 7 January, which was held following a proposal broached by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung during a private meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in October 2025.
According to documents provided to Janes, the 7 January meeting was led by the head of Programme and Evaluation at the MoD's Defence Logistics Agency, Air Commodore Jon Ginting.
Also in attendance at the meeting were representatives from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Indonesia's state-owned aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).
Indonesia looks to revive KF-21 contract with Block 2 acquisition
Indonesia's involvement in South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter programme looks set to deepen, with fresh indications that Jakarta may procure 16 Block 2 variants of the...
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