7 months ago
Pakistan and Indonesia near jets and drones deal
Pakistan and Indonesia are talking about a big deal where Pakistan might sell Indonesia some fighter jets and drones.
Indonesia wants to buy these because their old jets are getting too old, and they want to have a stronger air force.
Pakistan has been making more and more weapons lately, and other countries like Azerbaijan and Libya have already bought some of their jets.
The talks are still going on, and no final decisions have been made yet.
Indonesia has also been buying jets from other countries like France and Turkey.
This deal could be a big step for Pakistan to become a more important player in the defence industry.
Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan's air force chief to discuss a potential deal for JF-17 jets and Shahpar drones.
The talks are in an advanced stage and involve approximately 40 JF-17 jets.
Indonesia is looking to replace its ageing air force fleet and has recently ordered jets from France and Turkey.
Pakistan's defence industry is growing, with recent deals with Azerbaijan and the Libyan National Army.
The deal could include training for Indonesian air force officials and engineering staff.
- Who
- Pakistan and Indonesia
- What
- Potential defence deal for combat jets and drones
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- When
- Talks ongoing, recent meeting on Monday
- Why
- Indonesia replacing ageing air force fleet, Pakistan expanding defence industry
Key facts
- Countries Involved
- Pakistan and Indonesia
- Potential Aircraft
- JF-17 Thunder jets
- Potential Drones
- Shahpar drones
- Number of Jets
- Approximately 40
- Indonesian Defence Minister
- Met Pakistan's air force chief in Islamabad
- Indonesian President's Visit
- Prabowo Subianto visited Pakistan last month
- Other Indonesian Jet Orders
- 42 French Rafale jets and 48 Turkish KAAN fighter jets
- Pakistan's Other Defence Deals
- Azerbaijan, Libyan National Army, potential deals with Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia
Quotes
Khawaja Asif
Pakistan's defence minister
“A surge in defence orders could make International Monetary Fund (IMF) assistance unnecessary within months.”
opindia.com
Sources
Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed writes dubious ‘exclusive’ stories to boost unrealistic Pakistan defence deal narrative, makes self citation loop obvious
Pakistan in advanced talks with Indonesia for JF-17 fighter jets and drones amid defence push
Indonesia in advanced talks with Pakistan to buy JF-17 jets, drones: Report – Firstpost





