Indonesia to Become Next Customer for China’s J-10C Fighter Jet
Indonesia has allocated a $9 billion budget to procure China’s Chengdu J-10 single-engine delta-wing fighter.
Jakarta’s Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadhewa, announced that the jets will arrive soon, although it is unclear if a contract has been signed.
This procurement would make Indonesia the second country in the world, after Pakistan, and the first in Southeast Asia to acquire the aircraft.
The J-10 gained prominence after a duel between the Pakistan Air Force J-10CE and Indian Air Force jets, including Rafales, MiG-29s, Mirage 2000s, and Su-30MKIs, on May 7, 2025.
Indonesia is also set to operate 42 Rafale F4 jets, expected to be delivered from February 2026, in addition to its current fleet of U.S. F-16s, Russian Su-27SKM, Su-30MK2, and South Korean KAI T-50 Golden Eagle.
The Indonesian Air Force will also be a future user of the KF-21 Boramae and Turkish Kaan fighter.
No official statement on the contract signing has been made.
Author’s summary: Indonesia allocates $9 billion for J-10C fighter jets.