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Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in 6 months, report says
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Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in 6 months, report says

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  • Indonesia expects the first delivery of 42 Chinese-made 'Vigorous Dragon' fighter jets in April.
  • The $9 billion order was confirmed last October, though details on the initial shipment size remain undisclosed.

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Indonesia confirmed an order for 42 fighter jets last October with a $9 billion budget.

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Jakarta confirmed an order of 42 of the 4.5-generation fighter jets – known as Vigorous Dragons – last October, with an approved budget of US$9 billion.

The first delivery is expected in April though it is not known how many aircraft will be delivered, Indonesian news outlet Republika Online reported on Monday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono did not give an update on the order but asked for patience from the public, saying “just wait” for the Chinese Vigorous Dragons to arrive, according to the report.

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  • First delivery of fighter jets in April.

    Likely · Within months

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  • How many aircraft will be in the first delivery?
  • What are the specific technical capabilities of the jets?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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