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Prabowo Says Indonesia Will Build Defence Capability Further as Air Force Receives Rafale Jets
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AI-generatedIndonesia is expanding its defense capabilities through a large-scale procurement of Rafale fighter jets and other military equipment. The $8.1 billion order supports Dassault Aviation's revenue and strengthens Indonesia's air force, but the commercial mechanism is primarily a government procurement contract with limited immediate impact on commodity prices or supply chains. The effect is country-specific and long-term, tied to defense spending and industrial offsets.
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- Indonesia received 6 Rafale jets on May 18, 2026, part of a 42-jet order worth $8.1 billion from Dassault Aviation.
- The ceremony also included transfer of 4 Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft and an Airbus A400M MRTT.
- President Prabowo emphasized strengthening defense as a deterrent amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Rafale fighter jet deliveries to Indonesia are flat in the short term; no immediate price or margin impact expected within 48 hours.
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