Indonesia Indonesian Air Force, Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU)

[NEKO]

Looks like our twitter guy AH in his latest post is probably annoyed and had enough with a certain SK twitter account regarding Indonesian KF-21 procurement process. There are two SK that i know so far that are actively and repeatedly spreading fake news regarding Indonesia KF-21 stake and procurement process. Those two are against Indonesia buying the KF-21. Even blocking a well known Indonesian aviation twitter account.

If we can exit cleanly from KFX (without leaving a mess and political fallout) then its worth to consider.

As for not getting KF-21, well its not a critical needs for us. Might as well order more Rafale, same non stealth-low RCS but Rafale are more capable and battle proven.

Its open option for the govt to leave KFX and on top of that have a complete pivot away and break from SK in defense and security cooperation.

M346 acquisition could be considered a starting move.

 

[TR_123456]

Its open option for the govt to leave KFX and on top of that have a complete pivot away and break from SK in defense and security cooperation.

That is a wrong move,you need to keep options open as many as possible.

 

[NEKO]

That is a wrong move,you need to keep options open as many as possible.

This is better, there is more options... but to use it or not? depends on the situation.

 

[satria]

From Poland case, we should ask the SK about KF21 weapons, do they have option from outside US or free ITAR ?
otherwise those plane just for parade or trainer only ... no usefull for Airforces in the future

After U.S. Vetoed Poland's AIM-120s, KAI Still Promises Them To Malaysia For FA-50 Fleet | Defense Express

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[Umigami]

From Poland case, we should ask the SK about KF21 weapons, do they have option from outside US or free ITAR ?
otherwise those plane just for parade or trainer only ... no usefull for Airforces in the future

After U.S. Vetoed Poland's AIM-120s, KAI Still Promises Them To Malaysia For FA-50 Fleet | Defense Express

To get second FA-50 contract from Malaysia, South Korean KAI proposes AIM-120 missile integration though U.S. refused permission

en.defence-ua.com

KF-21 proven to use IrisT and Meteor