Indonesia to “Prioritize” Su-35 Aircraft Procurement Despite Budget Cuts

[Zarvan]

Indonesian Air Force Su-27

The Indonesian Military (TNI) will “prioritize” Su-35 fighter jets procurement along with radars, kilo-class submarines and frigates during the 2016 financial year.

Responding to a planned defense budget cut, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo said that he would order a reduction in the procurement of new weapons but prioritize that needed to confront the actual threats the country is facing.

“With the available budget we will try to adjust to our needs. We will evaluate and make a priority list,” Gatot told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with the House of Representatives, the Jakarta Post reported Friday.

For instance, in 2016 the Air Force could prioritize buying radars and Sukhoi SU-35 jet fighters, while the Navy could aim to procure submarine-kilo class, frigates and radars. He declined to give details on the Army’s priority list.

“As we plan to turn Indonesia into a maritime axis, we should strengthen our presence in airspace and the sea,” Gatot said.

The Indonesian government has planned to cut its defense allocation for next year by 6.3 per cent, or Rp 7 trillion (US$490 million). Initially the military needed an additional Rp 35 trillion (US$2.3 billion) to achieve the Minimum Essential Force (MEF) target.

Indonesia to “Prioritize” Su-35 Aircraft Procurement Despite Budget Cuts

 

[prima99]

Indonesian Air Force Su-27

The Indonesian Military (TNI) will “prioritize” Su-35 fighter jets procurement along with radars, kilo-class submarines and frigates during the 2016 financial year.

Responding to a planned defense budget cut, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo said that he would order a reduction in the procurement of new weapons but prioritize that needed to confront the actual threats the country is facing.

“With the available budget we will try to adjust to our needs. We will evaluate and make a priority list,” Gatot told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with the House of Representatives, the Jakarta Post reported Friday.

For instance, in 2016 the Air Force could prioritize buying radars and Sukhoi SU-35 jet fighters, while the Navy could aim to procure submarine-kilo class, frigates and radars. He declined to give details on the Army’s priority list.

“As we plan to turn Indonesia into a maritime axis, we should strengthen our presence in airspace and the sea,” Gatot said.

The Indonesian government has planned to cut its defense allocation for next year by 6.3 per cent, or Rp 7 trillion (US$490 million). Initially the military needed an additional Rp 35 trillion (US$2.3 billion) to achieve the Minimum Essential Force (MEF) target.

Indonesia to “Prioritize” Su-35 Aircraft Procurement Despite Budget Cuts

so we're gonna buy some Kilo Subs eh? i thought they're gonna put more SU 27/30 for combat support. Changbogo Subs were to be commissioned soon too. about time we should order up some aircraft carriers as well.

 

[Zarvan]

so we're gonna buy some Kilo Subs eh? i thought they're gonna put more SU 27/30 for combat support. Changbogo Subs were to be commissioned soon too. about time we should order up some aircraft carriers as well.

First you need a Air Force with at lest 300 most modern Fighters

 

[prima99]

First you need a Air Force with at lest 300 most modern Fighters

oh, no problem cause we're on it.

Indonesia’s AF Expresses Continued Interest in SU-35s

it just a matter of time until the numbers up. so why not reserve some plans for an aircraft carrier?

 

[pr1v4t33r]

First you need a Air Force with at lest 300 most modern Fighters

First we need to expand our GDP to at least $2T level.

 

[Zarvan]

First we need to expand our GDP to at least $2T level.

Okay it would take at least 15 years and if war takes place in between you will get a beating which will send you in stone age. Their is no economy until you are not powerful enough to defend it.

 

[pr1v4t33r]

Okay it would take at least 15 years and if war takes place in between you will get a beating which will send you in stone age. Their is no economy until you are not powerful enough to defend it.

God bless Indonesia.

 

[dy1022]

God bless Indonesia.

Don't worry, China is on your side!

 

[Arkodm V]

God bless Indonesia.

Aamiin.

 

[initial_d]

Don't worry, China is on your side!

Lol......