French Ambassador Fabien Penone confirmed that defense cooperation with Indonesia is progressing as planned, centered on the procurement of 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Following the arrival of the first three units in January 2026, the second wave of deliveries is scheduled for mid-2026. While defense remains the cornerstone of bilateral relations, France aims to expand collaboration into education, arts, and sports. The Ambassador emphasized that industrial collaboration and strategic intergovernmental partnerships remain a top priority to strengthen the sovereignty and operational readiness of the Indonesian Air Force.Source: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/5491478/jet-tempur-rafale-cerminan-baiknya-kerja-sama-pertahanan-ri-prancis (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Antara, 24 March 2026