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Him (maybe): I think we make a mistake...
prabowo : "it never was a mistake, we'll get both..."Him (maybe): I think we make a mistake...
Never heard of that from anyoneprabowo : "it never was a mistake, we'll get both..."
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The approved foreign loan by FM to finance MRCA acquisition is only 1.1 billion USD for 2020-2024 period. Prabowo has made attempt to increase the figure but so far hasnt been approved by Finance Minister, he then tried to use the available figure of 1.1 billion USD to buy Rafale and according to Alman Helvast ( based on his connection on Finance Ministry-something that is not unusual for former journalist to have such connection) our Finance Minister hasnt approved the allocation of 1.1 billion USD foreign loan to buy just 6 Rafale planes
Rafale has introduced all kind of confusion to this mix I feel. It will bring extra costs to the infra that needs changing compared to what Indonesia can employ now. So that makes decision making even longer now.
Why Rafale suddenly comes up? It's purely geopolitical reason. Indonesia have experienced the hard lessons from both Russia and US in the past regarding military embargo. It instantly crippled our air force. That's the only reason why we have Falcons and Flankers. We want to have two different "blocs" or some sort as a pair. So if one bloc embargo us, we won't get crippled.
Due to CAATSA, we can't rely on Russia anymore as one of our two blocs pair. That's why we look to Europe to get the replacement for Russia. It's obvious that we want to keep the two blocs pair policy intact, from US-Russia to US-Europe. France has its own admirers in the govt as they proved to give us more leniency during the last US embargo (Timor Leste case). Never mind the fact that they can produce pretty much all of their own components, reducing potential US embargo impact in the future.
I think what he mean is French specifically with its L'autonomie Strategique policy.Bro, European Union (EU) also do embargo Indonesia along with American. The potency to get another embargo is in Papuan related event. USA is now so aligned with Indonesia due to competition with China, I doubt USA will impose another embargo to Indonesia in this new geopolitical context, same thing when they close their eyes on Suharto military campaign in East Timor, Aceh, and Papua during the heat of cold war.
EU Not to Renew Arms Embargo on Indonesia | Arms Control Association
www.armscontrol.org
USA only impose embargo into Indonesia when they dont need Indonesia anymore and it is just after USSR collapse in 1990-1991, while competition between USA and China will be very long. This is why we have long spare time to develop our own defense industry during USA and China competition. The save way route is becoming independence and we have time to do that
Just frustrating the time taken for what should be straight-forward decision (given the need) by now.
Cpl squadrons F-16 V for the immediate "now"... and back KFX ecosystem to mature that into 5th+6th gen strategy with time.
Boom, done....lot of plug and play (cost savings + larger sense) to be had with F-16 V.
F-15 EX will have significant staying power (over F-16), so if it makes sense (esp how it can integrate into 5th gen)....then elect for it sure.
Rafale has introduced all kind of confusion to this mix I feel. It will bring extra costs to the infra that needs changing compared to what Indonesia can employ now. So that makes decision making even longer now.
Creating a plane without a full right, niceThe AESA radar development is without a doubt the most high-profile development program out of the four, and by all accounts, it is said to be going smoothly. According to Republic of Korea Armed Forces’ Facebook page, prototype radar has undergone numerous airborne testings and is said to have performed well. Development of other systems are also said to be going well through indigenous R&D or through cooperation with international partners.
Because these “core technology” are considered extremely sensitive and are intellectual properties of South Korea, any exported systems will be maintained by South Korean engineers. For example, KF-21 exported to Indonesia will have to be overseen by South Korean engineers when radars and other sensitive subsystems need to be maintained.
This is not unique to the KF-21. Most, if not all, major defense manufacturers impose similar requirements to safeguard sensitive technology. Users of the F-15E and F-35 variants cannot freely maintain their aircraft without Boeing or Lockheed Martin engineers, for example.
As the KF-21 Boramae awaits its maiden flight, its AESA Radar Performs well during airborne testings - The Aviation Geek Club
As the KF-21 Boramae awaits its maiden flight, its AESA Radar Performs well during airborne testingstheaviationgeekclub.com
Well, as long as it's not a downgrade version, Right?
As long as we're still unable to develop our own radar and other sensors, we will remain partially tied up.Well, as long as it's not a downgrade version, Right?
*cough* 20% *cough*Creating a plane without a full right, nice