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France-Indonesia pact could lead to new Rafale jet orders, says Macron
- On May 28, 2025, at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia convened to discuss enhancing defense and trade relations.
- The meeting built upon earlier agreements, notably Indonesia’s January 2024 acquisition of 42 Rafale jets from France, alongside the purchase of two Scorpene submarines, with the initial delivery scheduled for early 2026.
- Indonesia is modernizing its military arsenal by acquiring strategic equipment like fighter jets and radars, while some commitments require follow-up, according to military experts.
- Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stated the visit aims to strengthen defense ties, with the leaders overseeing a letter of intent on procurement of strategic weapons including fighter planes and submarines.
- The talks and agreements indicate growing defense cooperation between France and Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, amid a region facing increasing geopolitical challenges.
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A new stage in strategic relations between Jakarta and Paris. On Wednesday 28 May, Indonesia confirmed "its confidence in the excellence of the French defence industry" by signing a letter of intent for the future acquisition of new French military equipment," said Sébastien Lecornu. "For example, Indonesia should soon order a new fleet of Rafale, light frigates and Scorpene submarines, but also new Caesar guns."Thank you to our Indonesian partn…
While Emmanuel Macron is currently in Indonesia as part of a South-East Asia tour, the Army Minister announced that he had signed a letter of intent with his counterpart to acquire new Rafale. According to several consistent sources, Jakarta could purchase a dozen aircraft.
Indonesia vies more Rafale jets
France and Indonesia have signed a preliminary defence pact that could lead to new orders of French military equipment including Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday. "I am delighted that the letter of intent signed today could open up a new perspective with new orders for Rafales, Scorpenes, light frigates," Macron said at a joint press conference alongside Indonesian President Prabowo …
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