The next potential conflict is SCS though and with the time China strengthen their present there, Indonesia is also likely strengthening his position day by day.
I can say that in 2020 is the "quite crucial moment" and not now, I say 2020 is crucial because according to my analysis, no way China become so bold in SCS conflict during 2016-2020 time.
And talking about 2020 time, Indonesia military is beginning to be more balance in term of Air Force/Naval Force/Land Force. Based on confirmed acquisition plan that we have heard Today, we will have 32 Su 27/30/(16 Su 35), and 33 F 16 (23 block 52).
That strength in Air Force will be accompanied with already the biggest Naval power in SEA (3 Changbogo class submarines will likely be delivered ( current subs and frigates get modernized as Jane defense has been confirming) along with 4 New Sigma Class frigates, plus 8 Apache Guardian which has Naval strike capability along with its 140 hellfire missiles.
That power is enough to make balance of power at SCS in the time where USA presense is actually still strong. Air Force and Naval Force are two most important factor if we considered Indonesia comes to SCS conflict (which is of course unlikely). But, even in a period of 2020-2024, I also see that USA present will be quite strong in SCS and China will not want dispute happened due to economic reasons.
After 2024, USA is likely starting to pull back from SCS region that make China has more options in SCS conflict. And this time with more powerful domestic market economy and possibly better ally in international politics and finance sector.
And for Indonesia, at that time I predict more Su 35 will likely be bought since Russia requirement for Indonesia to have its own Sukhoi maintenance (and spare part) facility is to buy at least 32 Su 35. And as our budget is likely to grow as well, so what I said here can be seen as a minimal acquisition for Indonesia during that time.
For the military planner, long range and big Su 35 will be a very good combination with KFX/IFX fighter, and it is already been read by our planner that can bee seen through current KFX/IFX project, revealing that Indonesia will make its own data link that will connect his KFX/IFX with Sukhoi fighters. All F 16 will soon be replaced by KFX/IFX if the program end up success.
So, actually Indonesia is catching up and will not be easily taken down, and dont forget our close relationship with Russia currently. After 2024, this is the time where KFX/IFX will likely be bought in hundred ( if the program is success and our economy keep expanding).
Despite that, I dont think that Indonesia and China will be face to face militarily in SCS conflict as we are not part of the disputed claimants there. What we do is only to give power of balance in South East Asia region as China will become part of it in the future ( as it is already Today). This power of balance in the region will give more confidence to any businesses wanting to invest in SEA for long period, and give stability to the crucial energy and trade route as Indonesia sea route will likely to be opened and secured as alternative route in case SCS becomes a hot zone later as we (likely) have the adequate power to protect it for very long period of time.
I am just give response to our Countrymen who have really Big Mouth and act
So Arrogant, and tell other country weapons is Rubbish. Without Learn more about it.
Yes, Indonesia and China right know have Good Relationship and Economic Dependence between each other.
and also Indonesia is not One claimant of South China Sea Dispute.
So, there is very little Possibility of a Clash between Indonesia and China.
But, to give Explanation to Our Countrymen who have a Big Mouth and think can Defeat China Military Very Easily.
I will kindly give Explanation to him, how size of China Military is.
A rough estimate of the number of modern PLA(N)AF fighter aircraft:
A typical PLAAF regiment consists of 28 aircraft.
A typical PLANAF regiment consists of 24 aircraft.
J-16:
- 28 aircraft per regiment X 1 regiment = 28 J-16
J-10:
- J-10A: 10 PLAAF regiments X 28 aircraft + 1 PLANAF regiments X 24 aircraft = 304 J-10A/S
- J-10B/C: 53 J-10B + 12 J-10C = 65 J-10B/C
Total: 304 + 65 = 369 J-10
J-15:
10 + 5 = 15 J-15
J-11B:
9 PLAAF regiments X 28 aircraft + 3 PLANAF regiments X 24 aircraft = 324 J-11B of all variants
J-11A:
- Su-27UBK/SK (imported): 24 + 26 + 28 = 78 Su-27UBK/SK
- J-11/A: 104
Total: 78 + 105 = 182 J-11/A and Su-27
Su-30:
- Su-30MKK: 38 per batch X 2 batches = 76 Su-30MKK
- Su-30MK2: 24
Total: 76 + 24 = 90 Su-30
JH-7:
- PLAAF: 120
- PLANAF: 120
Total: 240 JH-7
GRAND TOTAL:
324 + 182 + 369 + 15 + 90 + 240 + 28
= 1248 4/4.5th generation combat aircraft
Note:
- Older generation aircraft were not included
- Force multipliers (i.e. AEW/EW aircraft) were not included
- Numbers are likely to be even higher due to production
Aircraft currently in production:
- J-10C
- J-16
- J-15
Credit to
@SinoSoldier
That's the size of China Air Force today.
Note : That's just 4/4.5 Gen Fighter Aircraft, not including Transport, Strategic Bomber, AWACS Aircraft, etc.
and in 2020, I don't know about Size of China Air Force, but J-11D, J-15, J-16, J-10 B/C, and J-20 is in Full Production today in their Aircraft Factory.
and if you talking about 2024, maybe in that time China already Develop their 6th Gen Fighter.
And about Russia, We don't know They will Keep Constantly Supply us with Sukhois Spare part.
In Peace time, Yes of course.
But, in a time we have a "Conflict/War" with China, That's will become Different.
And Like I said before, maybe We can Give One Billion Dollar to Russia to Buy their Sukhois, But China Can Give more to them, and with China Economic Power, they can Give tens of Billions of Dollar to Russia, and also Dozens of Investment in Infrastructure Project.
That's the Power of Economic Influence.
And just for Note : China is one of the Closest Ally that Russia have today.
And about Navy, China today have 6x Type 052C Destroyer, and 4x Type 052D Destroyer.
and 8 other Type 052D Destroyer are being built in their Naval Shipyards.
These Destroyer is very Deadly, have AEGIS like System, and in the same class and Firepower with Atago Class and Arleigh Burke Class.
And Their Second Aircraft Carrier is being built to and expected to launch in this year.
Their Third Aircraft Carrier is also will begin Constructions in March this year. Rumored to be the Nuclear one.
In 2020, at least 3-4 Their Aircraft Carriers will Finish Construction.
Also their First Aircraft Carrier, CNS Liaoning. is already Combat ready with their 16 J-15.
and will become fully Equipped with 24 J-15 in near term.
And also their Airport in Yongshu Island already become Operational and can be Equipped with J-10, J-11, JH-7 and even Bomber Xian H-6 to Provide Cover over South China Sea Sky.
and Honestly I must say, China really have a Upper Hand in terms of Air Force Capability over South China Sea sky.
Credit to
@cnleio @Martian2 @ChineseTiger1986 @cirr @Deino and et al.
But, like you said, there is very little Possibility about China-Indonesia Conflict for Today and also for the Future.
And yes, We have good Modernization Program for our Military Forces (MEF).
and Hopefully in 2025 we will have the Biggest Military Forces in South East Asia region.
What I tell in here just for Explanation to our own Countrymen, Who act
Very Arrogant, calling other Country Tanks Rubbish and think can easily Defeat China Military Power.
@initial_d