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Indonesia Reportedly Considering Buying Over 40 Chinese J-10 Fighter Jets

The move comes amid concerns of a Russian air base being earmarked for the south-east Asian country.
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Indonesia Reportedly Considering Buying Over 40 Chinese J-10 Fighter Jets
Pakistan Air Force J-10C fighter jets perform at a rehearsal in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 21, 2024. Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images
Alfred Bui
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Indonesia is reportedly seeking to replace its aging air fleet with dozens of Chinese and Russian fighter aircraft.

The news comes as following concerns about a potential Russian air base being established in the southeast Asian country just north of Australia.

Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].