Singapore Airshow 2024: Boeing remains confident in Indonesian F-15EX programme
The F-15EX fighter for Indonesia was renamed F-15IND, but there have been no significant changes to the US platforms. (Photo: USAF)
Despite uncertainty over a clear timeline for final approval of the Indonesian F-15EX fighter programme, discussions have been ongoing between the US and Indonesian governments, as they work to address various aspects of the FMS deal.
Boeing has recently met with its Indonesian counterparts to discuss the F-15EX fighter jet sale, but the timeline for the sale’s conclusion has remained unclear, as the US and Indonesian governments work out the details of the deal.
Indonesia emerged as the first export customer of the EX model in August last year when it signed an MoU with the US manufacturer during a facility visit. The US$13.9 billion FMS was approved the previous year by the US State Department.
“We’re working through the conversations and making sure that we structure the right opportunity that works for everybody involved,” Rob
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