Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement
The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi Su-35 as early as September 2015, a deal is yet to be inked.
Saab, Lockheed Martin, Sukhoi and Eurofighter are still hopeful of a shot at the deal estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion to replace 11 Northrop Grumman F-5E Tiger IIs acquired in 1980.
The country wishes the first aircraft to be delivered within 12-18 months of contract signing.
Indonesia’s Defence Industry Law requires foreign investors to fully engage with local industry,
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