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Paris boosts defence mission in Jakarta to revive Rafale deal​


A deputy defence attaché from the Air and Space Force is due to join the French defence mission in Indonesia this summer. The move is a sign of the pressure being exerted by the Ministry of Defence and Dassault to finalise the sale of 18 Rafale fighter jets to the Indonesian Air Force. [...]

Published on 27/03/2026 at 05:00 GMT

 

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Indonesian air force orders Pilatus PC-24 transports and signs LOI for PC-21 trainers​


By Craig Hoyle | 30 March 2026

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Pilatus will supply Indonesia with a dozen PC-24s for pilot training, air transport and liaison duties
Source: Pilatus

Pilatus has secured its biggest military contract to date for the PC-24 light jet, with the Indonesian air force to take a dozen examples, while Jakarta also has expressed interest in acquiring its PC-21 turboprop trainer.

Announcing the developments on 30 March, the Swiss airframer states: “A contract for 12 PC-24s has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the authorised defence contractor by the Ministry of Defence.”

“At the same time, a letter of intent has been signed among the parties for the supply of 24 PC-21 trainers,” the company reveals.

The twinjet type will be employed for duties including “transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions”, it says. The airframer says it also will “ensure maximum fleet availability and efficient maintenance” via an integrated support programme arrangement.

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Indonesian air force orders Pilatus PC-24 transports and signs LOI for PC-21 trainers​


By Craig Hoyle | 30 March 2026

PC-24.jpg
Pilatus will supply Indonesia with a dozen PC-24s for pilot training, air transport and liaison duties
Source: Pilatus

Pilatus has secured its biggest military contract to date for the PC-24 light jet, with the Indonesian air force to take a dozen examples, while Jakarta also has expressed interest in acquiring its PC-21 turboprop trainer.

Announcing the developments on 30 March, the Swiss airframer states: “A contract for 12 PC-24s has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the authorised defence contractor by the Ministry of Defence.”

“At the same time, a letter of intent has been signed among the parties for the supply of 24 PC-21 trainers,” the company reveals.

The twinjet type will be employed for duties including “transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions”, it says. The airframer says it also will “ensure maximum fleet availability and efficient maintenance” via an integrated support programme arrangement.

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