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Indonesia Receives First Rafale Jets in $8 Billion Deal

1/26/2026

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Indonesia received its first three Rafale fighter jets from France, part of an $8 billion defense deal that covers up to 42 Rafales, frigates, and submarines.
The jets are stationed at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base in Pekanbaru, Sumatra.
Indonesia is exploring options, including China's J-10 and the U.S. F-15EX.
Discussions with Pakistan regarding potential purchases of combat jets and drones have taken place.
More Rafales are expected later this year.

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Indonesia received its first three Rafale fighter jets from France, part of an $8 billion defense deal that covers up to 42 Rafales, frigates, and submarines.
The jets are stationed at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base in Pekanbaru, Sumatra.
Indonesia is exploring options, including China's J-10 and the U.S. F-15EX.
Discussions with Pakistan regarding potential purchases of combat jets and drones have taken place.
More Rafales are expected later this year.