
Indonesian defense minister says country set to acquire J-10 fighter jets from China, declines to provide details: media
2025-10-16 09:24:09 source:Global Times
October 16, 2025
The Indonesian defense minister said on Wednesday that the country is set to acquire J-10 fighter jets from China, according to Indonesian news agency Antara. A Chinese expert said that the J-10 is an aircraft with strong capabilities and high cost-effectiveness, widely believed to have been combat proven, making it a competitive and well-received option on the international arms market.
Indonesia's Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has confirmed that Indonesia is set to acquire Chengdu J-10 fighter jets from China, Indonesian news agency Antara reported on Wednesday.
"They will be flying over Jakarta soon," Sjamsoeddin told reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday.
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