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Chinese fighter jets ready to land in Jakarta

By Pierre Gastineau

Published on 02.09.2025 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is expected in Beijing on 3 September. © Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Pool/Reuters

Although not officially confirmed by the Indonesian and Chinese authorities, the contract for the delivery of J-10 fighter jets to Jakarta is gradually being put in place. Meanwhile, Paris and Ankara are also hoping to finalise their own fighter jet sales to Indonesia.

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