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Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

24th October 2016 - 12:00 GMT | by Chen Chuanren in Singapore

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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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Chen Chuanren is Shephard’s Singapore correspondent, covering primarily land and sea systems. He served in …

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