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It’s Not Just About the Jet: The Real Reason Indonesia Chose Turkey’s KAAN Plus Pro


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The Indonesian government has finalized its contract with the Turkish government and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the procurement of 48 TAI KAAN fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), marking the next-generation’s platform’s first export success and a continuation of Jakarta’s mission to modernize its air force.

The finalization of the USD $10-plus billion deal on July 28, 2025, was confirmed by high-level officials from both nations and represents a significant deepening of defense and industrial ties between Jakarta and Ankara. The contract, which also includes major technology transfer and co-production clauses, offers Indonesia to join several Southeast Asian (notably Singapore and Australia) in inducting FGFAs in the coming years.

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