Indonesia intends to receive Chinese J-10C fighters after freezing the deal for Russian Su-35s. Deliveries of aircraft from China could begin in April 2027, Military Watch Magazine reports.
The exact number of aircraft in the first batch has not yet been disclosed. Indonesian Air Force Commander Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, when asked about the deliveries, replied: "Just wait."
Recall that in October 2025, Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced plans to acquire 42 Chinese combat aircraft for $9 billion.
Meanwhile, the saga with the sale of Su-35s to Indonesia has been going on for 5 years. In 2021, media reported that the republic allegedly refused to purchase 11 Su-35 units due to lack of funds, although the supply contract was signed back in 2018.