Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in 6 months, report says
When they arrive the southeast Asian nation will become the third international operator of the aircraft, after Pakistan and Uzbekistan
Jakarta confirmed an order of 42 of the 4.5-generation fighter jets – known as Vigorous Dragons – last October, with an approved budget of US$9 billion.
The first delivery is expected in April though it is not known how many aircraft will be delivered, Indonesian news outlet Republika Online reported on Monday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono did not give an update on the order but asked for patience from the public, saying “just wait” for the Chinese Vigorous Dragons to arrive, according to the report.
