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Indonesia signs Letter of Intent to close in on Leonardo M-346 order

"The parties will now move into the next stage of discussions, intended to achieve a procurement contract signing soon,” said Italian defense firm Leonardo.

Boeing abandons Indonesia F-15 bid

Jakarta signed on to buy up to 24 of the fighters in 2023, but never finalized a deal.

Indonesia’s J-10 fighter buy from China a geopolitical play with capability risks: Experts

“Maintaining the current smorgasbord of foreign suppliers is already difficult, and adding another country to the frontline mix means a logistician’s nightmare," one analyst told Breaking Defense.

Roketsan signs agreement with Indonesia, unveils five missiles and space launch vehicle designs

It's a move that lines up with comments from Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who Tuesday at IDEF underlined Turkey's defense cooperation with countries as mutually beneficial partnerships.

Criticism, questions mount about AUKUS & US relations in Australia

"As the geopolitical landscape rapidly shifts, half the population (51%) say Australia should increase defence spending, while a minority (37%) say spending should remain at about the same level as now. Majority support for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS has held firm (67%)," a Lowy Institute poll on national security issue found last month.

Indonesia, South Korea sign revised KF-21 development agreement

“We will do our best to strengthen defense industry cooperation with Indonesia in various areas such as submarines, firepower, and air defense systems, and expand cooperation to the entire Southeast Asia region in the future,” DAPA Minister Seok Jong-gun said in an announcement.

Sending two carrier groups through First Island Chain shows China’s ‘growing capability’: Analysts

How should the US and its regional allies respond? "Muscle up. Partner up. And brace for impact," one analyst said.

Indonesia and Turkey ink deal for 48 KAAN fighter jets

Turkish Aerospace Industries, producer of the stealth jet, said that Indonesian and Turkish defense officials formally signed an agreement for the deal during a ceremony at the Indo Defence trade show in Jakarta.

With Macron in town, Indonesia and France inch closer on potential deals for fighter jets, subs

In all cases, firm contracts would be required before any new orders are made official but French industry were quick to lend their support to the potential new lines of business.

As Australia heads to polls, changes in defense leadership and spending on table

"So I think this has been an extraordinarily underwhelming election campaign for many reasons, but when it comes to defense and national security the ball has not been moved forward at all throughout the course of the debates," former Australian Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan said.

Indonesia eyes joining Turkish 5th-generation fighter jet program KAAN

"Indonesia wants to participate in the development of the 'KAAN' 5th-generation fighter jet and submarine development with the Turkish industry," the Indonesian president said at a press conference with his Turkish counterpart.

Japan targets weapons sales through Indo-Pacific, as industrial ties lag strategic ones

In the last year Japan has moved from making its first appearance at an international air show, the 2024 Singapore event, to providing radars to the Philippines and engaging in a full court press to sell the Mogami frigate to Australia.

Indonesia procures 60 Bayraktar TB3 drones

The deal was signed Wednesday by Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar and founder of Indonesian firm  Republikorp Norman Joesoef after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Indonesia, Turkish news agency Anadolu reported.

China Indo-Pac military power trumps US, but US remains more influential: Lowy Institute

For the first time," experts surveyed for the Asia Power Index judged that China is better able to deploy rapidly and for a sustained period in the event of an interstate conflict in Asia."