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| Australian C-130 (File Photo) |
Bagus BT Saragih
Australia and Indonesia have almost reached a deal to procure six more refurbished Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules heavy transport aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a defense official has confirmed.
So far, Australia and Indonesia have agreed on the the donation of four aircraft from RAAF to the Indonesian Air Force.
Defense Ministry chief spokesman Brig. Gen. Hartind Asrin said on Thursday talks between officials of the two countries had been underway for weeks and that a deal to procure the six additional aircraft was almost on the table.
“This would be actually a good deal for us. The price is good,” Hartind told The Jakarta Post. “After being overhauled, the planes will be just like new, with their mileage reset to zero.”
Read the full story at The Jakarta Post