Achieving the Deal, Rostec immediately sends the SU-35 Combat Aircraft to Indonesia
Having Reached the Agreement, Rostec Immediately Sends SU-35 Orders to Indonesia
Russia and Indonesia have signed a multi-role aircraft delivery agreement for the Indonesian Air Force (SU-35). From various reports, Russia immediately sent 10 SU-35 units to Indonesia, previously, Victor Kladov said that the issue of price and technology transfer, which became one of the tough factors of negotiations has been resolved and both sides have agreed on the contents of the contract.
"Agreement regarding the delivery of SU-35 to Indonesia has been reached." Said Director of International Cooperation and Regional Policy Rostec Victor Kladov, Tuesday 6/6.
Indonesia plans to use SU-35 to replace US-made fighter, the F-5 Tiger, which has been in use since the 1980s. Indonesia itself has used various Russian-made fighter aircraft such as SU-27 and SU-30. However, the contract value and delivery time are not presented.
The RIA Novosti news agency reported that Russia is interested in natural rubber and oil palm Indonesia in return for the SU-35 fighter aircraft. Previously, Indonesian media reported that Indonesia was interested in purchasing 10 units of SU-35 aircraft from Russia to replace the US-made F-5 Tiger fleet. The single-engined SU-35 single-seat fighter jet was developed by Russian Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturer between 2003-2008 as a very modern fighter from the SU-27.
The Indonesian Air Force has previously purchased the SU-27/30 fighter aircraft from Russia. According to some experts, the SU-35 could be a strong rival for the F-15, EuroFighter, Rafale. The speed of the SU-35, which can travel about 2,500 km / h, and its ability to carry a sizeable military cargo of about 8 tons of bombs and missiles allow him to strike without entering the immediate visibility zone. In addition, the high maneuvers of Russian aircraft and electronic warfare equipment will help avoid anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense of fictitious enemies
