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| A Malaysian A400M (File Photo) |
The Indonesian government reportedly approved the purchase of five Airbus A400M transport aircraft. According to Jane’s, Indonesia recently gave its green light to a US$2 bn acquisition project to boost airlift capabilities of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), it was confirmed on Jan. 18.
This acquisition project received an official greenlight from the commission on defence, intelligence, and foreign affairs of the country’s House of Representatives. According to Jane’s, the project was approved with the condition that the final three aircraft undergo final fit-out at PT Dirgantara’s factory plants in Bandung. The five aircraft will be operated by the Air Force’s Aviation Squadrons 31 and 32.
The Indonesian defense minister Ryamizard Ryacudu unveiled the country’s intention to buy Airbus aircraft on May 11, 2016. Up to now, Malaysia remained the only export customer for the aircraft after South Africa canceled its order in 2009.
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