Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Indonesia to buy 48 Turkish KAAN fighter jets.
Indonesia is updating its military!
They just signed a deal with Turkey to buy 48 new KAAN fighter jets, which are like super cool, modern planes.
This deal happened at a big defense show in Turkey.
Indonesia already bought some fighter jets from France and is looking at buying some from China and the US too, to make its air force stronger.
Also, they agreed to buy two ships from Turkey.
This means Indonesia is investing in its military and working with other countries to get the best equipment.
Indonesia signed a contract with Turkey to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets.
The contract was signed at the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul.
The KAAN is Turkey's first national combat aircraft.
Indonesia previously ordered 42 French Rafale jets and is considering Chinese and U.S. jets.
Indonesia also signed an MoU with Turkey’s TAIS Shipyard for two frigates.
- Who
- Indonesia and Turkey.
- What
- Indonesia signed a contract to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets and an MoU for two frigates.
- When
- The contract was signed at the International Defence Industry Fair.
- Where
- The contract signing took place in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Why
- To modernize Indonesia's military hardware.
- Jets Purchased
- 48 KAAN fighter jets
- Country of Origin (Jets)
- Turkey
- Additional Jets Considered
- J-10 (China), F-15EX (USA)
- Frigates
- 2 Milgem Istif class frigates
- First Flight of KAAN
- February, last year
- Engines of KAAN
- General Electric F-110