Indonesia refuses from Russia's Su-35 fighters, opts for Boeing and Rafale

Indonesia has abandoned the plans to acquire Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. The Air Force of Indonesia considers buying Boeing F-15EX Eagle II and Dassault Rafale as alternatives, Defense News reports citing the Chief of the General Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo. During a speech at Halim Perdanakusuma airbase, Prasetyo noted that the decision on the choice between Boeing F-15EX Eagle II and Dassault Rafale aircraft was made jointly with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. Prasetyo stressed that Indonesia had to give up on the Su-35 due to budgetary constraints. According to him, if Indonesia chooses the F-15EX Eagle II, the supplies will begin as early as in 2027.