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By Zachary Keck
Indonesia might buy Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters to replacing its aging F-5s, its defense minister has announced.
Indonesia is considering purchasing Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighter to replace its aging Northrop F-5 Tiger fighter jets, the defense minister announced on Tuesday.
According to a report in Indonesia’s official newspaper, ANTARA, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro discussed the plan to replace the F-5 Tigers in a meeting with Indonesian Military Commander General Moeldoko and Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshall Ida Bagus Putu Dunia on Tuesday.
Following that meeting, Purnomo told reporters, “”We have received proposals from several jet fighter manufacturers for replacing the F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft. We are in the process of evaluating which jet fighter will best suit our requirements, whether the aircraft is from Russia, USA, or other countries.”
The report went on to summarize General Moeldoko as saying that possible candidates include Russian Sukhoi Su-35, the American F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the Swedish Fighter SAAB JAS 39 Gripen. He noted that the Indonesian Air Force has already conducted a study on each of the jets.
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